Jul 14 2026
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Spicy Vodka Rose Recipe

Inspired by Sorella
Time40m
Serves4

housemade sausage, mushrooms, rigatoni, tomato cream sauce.

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Ingredients

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Sausage

Pasta and Sauce

Method

Sausage Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Sausage

    In a bowl, combine ground pork, garlic powder, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sausage mixture. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks.

Pasta and Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    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.

  2. 4

    Sauté Mushrooms

    In the same skillet used for the sausage, add olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cooked sausage to the mushrooms in the skillet. Stir in crushed tomatoes and vodka, and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes to let the alcohol cook off.

  4. 6

    Make the Cream Sauce

    Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, allowing it to simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  5. 7

    Add Pasta and Season

    Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Add grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, stirring to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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