Rigatoni Alla Vodka
User Reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
737 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 1/2 cup pecorino romano finely grated
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 2 cups reserved pasta water will most likely not need all of it
- 5 large basil leaves hand torn, for finishing
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water (2 tablespoons salt per gallon) to boil.
- Heat a large pan to medium-low and add the extra virgin olive oil and onions. Saute the onions until soft (about 5-7 minutes). Once soft add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes), then add the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the tomato paste to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. If the paste starts to burn, add a couple of ounces of water and continue to saute. At this point, cook the rigatoni until 1 minute less than al dente.
- Add the wine and vodka to the pan and turn the heat to high. Boil until the liquid reduces by half (about 1-2 minutes). Next, add 1 cup of pasta water and turn the heat down to a simmer.
- Add the cream and mix thoroughly while continuing to simmer the sauce.
- Add the 1 minute less than al dente pasta to the saucepan and stir to coat. Cook over a simmer until the pasta reaches a perfect al dente then immediately remove the pan from the heat.
- Add the grated Pecorino and thoroughly mix or toss to combine. If the pasta is at all dry, add a little bit of the reserved pasta water.
- Taste test and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Tear the basil on top of the pasta and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Makes 4 large servings or 6 regular-sized ones.
- If the pasta dries out while waiting for guests to sit down, thin the sauce with a couple more ounces of the reserved pasta water.
- Prosciutto, peas, mushrooms, and Calabrian chili paste are just a few of the many extras than can be added to change up your vodka sauce.
- Serve with extra Pecorino Romano cheese and crushed red pepper on the side.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days in the fridge and can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
737kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
89.4g
(30%)
Protein
19.1g
(38%)
Fat
26.4g
(41%)
Saturated Fat
10.2g
(51%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
131mg
(5%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
4.6g
(18%)
Sugar
5.5g
(11%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 737 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 737kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 89.4g | 30% |
| Protein | 19.1g | 38% |
| Fat | 26.4g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2g | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 18% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 11% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
66 reviews
Excellent
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