Rigatoni a La Vodka

Submitted by Chef #182995

"A creamy tomato sauce spiked with vodka. This sauce goes well many different types of macaroni. It should be served immediatly for best flavor. Mangia!!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with added puree
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt
• black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup pecorino romano cheese
• 1⁄4 cup vodka
• 1 cup frozen green pea
• 4 leaves fresh basil, shredded
• 1 lb rigatoni pasta

directions

1. Saute proscuito garlic onion and red pepper flakes in butter and olive oil until garlic is light gold and onions soften.
2. Add tomatoes, vodka, green peas and season with salt black pepper and basil bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
3. Add heavy cream and pecorino cheese and stir to blend.
4. Cook through for 2 minutes.
5. Serve over cooked pasta with grated cheese.