Rigatoni Alla Vodka Recipe
house made rigatoni, house-made sausage, parmesan, bread crumb
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- 3
Add Vodka
Carefully add the vodka to the skillet, allowing it to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- 4
Incorporate Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and tomato sauce, mixing well. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and toasted bread crumbs.
