Name: Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) rigatoni; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes, drained; ½ cup (125 ml) tomato paste; ⅓ cup (75 ml) vodka; ¾ cup (180 ml) 15% cooking cream or 35% cream; ½ cup (35 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving; Basil leaves (optional)

Preparation

- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Set aside ½ cup (125 ml) of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, soften the onion in the oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix to combine. Cook just until the liquid from the tomatoes has evaporated. Add the vodka while stirring.
- Add the reserved pasta cooking water to the sauce along with the cream and Parmesan. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Serve the pasta in bowls. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

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