Rigatoni Alla Vodka Recipe
tomato cream, calabrian chili, lemon, basil, stracciatella
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Rigatoni
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add Calabrian Chili and Tomatoes
Stir in the Calabrian chili paste and cook for another minute. Add the crushed tomatoes and salt. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate Cream and Lemon
Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If necessary, add a little pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- 6
Finish with Basil and Stracciatella
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil. Serve topped with stracciatella cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper.
