Rigatoni With Vodka Sauce Recipe
Make Rigatoni With Vodka Sauce Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vodka Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Rigatoni
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Vodka Sauce Preparation
- 2
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3
Add Tomato Puree and Vodka
Pour in the tomato puree and vodka, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to meld.
- 4
Incorporate Cream and Cheese
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy and well combined.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 5
Combine Rigatoni with Sauce
Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet with the vodka sauce. Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 6
Serve
Serve the rigatoni with vodka sauce hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
