rigatoni with vodka-tomato sauce

5 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Dec 11, 2016

This is a family favorite from Bon Appetit.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 8 ounces rigatoni
  • 4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
  • 2/3 cup asiago cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

How To Make rigatoni with vodka-tomato sauce

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and crushed red pepper. Saute until shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add vodka and ignite with long match. Simmer until flames subside, shaking pan occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Increase heat to high, add cream and boil until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce; boil until sauce thickens and coats back of spoon, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    (Can be made 1 day ahead; chill).
  • Step 5
    Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Step 6
    Bring sauce to simmer. Add pasta, prosciutto, 1/3 cup cheese, parsley, and basil to skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta cooking liquid if mixture is too dry. Season to taste with pepper.
  • Step 7
    Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and serve.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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