Rigatoni Ala Vodka

Submitted by Chef #217139 H Forst

"Every time I make this. I get a compliment on how good it is. Never any left overs."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 lbs rigatoni pasta
• 24 ounces canned tomato sauce (plain)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 quart heavy cream
• 1 1⁄2 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce grated romano cheese
• 1 ounce bacon bits
• 1⁄2 ounce Italian parsley, chopped

directions

1. In a medium sauce pan, heat oil until hot. Add garlic and saute until golden brown.
2. Add tomato sauce, salt, red pepper, black pepper, and basil.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
4. Add heavy cream and vodka. Stir to mix and cook for a few minutes.
5. Boil rigatoni according to package instructions (do not overcook).
6. In a mixing bowl, combine drained pasta with cream sauce. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese, bacon, and parsley.
7. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[She cooks 1985]

I made this last night for my family. I added Italian Sausage and some Shallots to the recipe. It was a HIT!! I will definitely be making this again for additional family and friends!

 

[Anonymous]

Delicious! Tastes like restaurant quality! Did not use 1 tbs of salt though - too salty for my liking...you can always add salt after the fact. Used 1/2 tbs. Added chopped onion to the garlic and sauteed...added chopped prosciutto to the sauce and served with warm crusty bread! I will be making this A LOT!

 

[Lauren R.]

Whole family loved it! Super easy to make.

 

[Gmrb5j]

Came out delicious! I didn’t put in bacon, next time. I sliced Italian sausage diagonally and put in sauce, can’t wait for dinner tonight!

 

[EmilyStrikesAgain]

This was great! I halved it and it made a lot - a very generous 4 servings. I didn't use the full amount of heavy cream, just added until I tasted and it was good. I'd say I used half the amount, so if you're watching fat the full amount isn't necessary. We also omitted the bacon bits. I'm sure it would have been amazing with bacon (because what isn't!) but it also wasn't necessary and weren't missed.