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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook the Rigatoni
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Sauce
- 2
Make the Vodka Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and vodka, simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
Finish the Sauce
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Combining
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. Stir in chopped basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.