Mezzi Rigatoni Recipe
Vodka Sauce, Burrata, Chili Oil, Fresh Basil
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the mezzi rigatoni until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Making Vodka Sauce
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce and Vodka
Stir in the tomato sauce and vodka, simmering for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate Cream
Add heavy cream, salt, and black pepper, stirring until well combined, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 5
Mix in Parmesan
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Combining and Serving
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked mezzi rigatoni to the vodka sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
- 7
Plate and Garnish
Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with torn burrata cheese, a drizzle of chili oil, and fresh basil leaves.