Rigatoni Alla Vodka Recipe
pasta tubes | bacon | vodka-cream-tomato sauce | grana padano
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.
- 3
Sauté Aromatics
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Deglaze with Vodka
Carefully add the vodka to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow it to simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Cream
Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Then, stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- 6
Combine Sauce and Pasta
Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 7
Finish with Cheese and Basil
Stir in the crispy bacon, grated Grana Padano cheese, and chopped basil. Mix until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
