Baked Rigatoni Alla Vodka Recipe
fresh rigatoni | nduja sausage | spicy vodka sauce | fior di latte
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Rigatoni
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fresh rigatoni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add Nduja Sausage
Add nduja sausage to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
- 4
Incorporate Tomato Sauce and Vodka
Stir in tomato sauce and vodka. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5
Add Cream and Fior di Latte
Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and diced fior di latte. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
- 6
Combine and Season
Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce. Toss to combine and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Prepare for Baking
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Transfer the rigatoni mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
