Carbone's Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
Bring the taste of Little Italy home with Carbone's Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, a classic dish that's surprisingly easy to make. This 20-minute recipe combines creamy vodka sauce, al dente rigatoni, and a kick of heat for a truly unforgettable pasta experience.
Servings: 2
Calories: 1181kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rigatoni
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion (or shallot), finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili paste
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup vodka (or vegetable stock)
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- First, start heating up a pot of water on the stove for the rigatoni. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add salt and pasta. In the meantime, we'll start making the sauce.8 ounces rigatoni
- In a large saute pan, heat up the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.2 Tablespoons olive oil, 3 Tablespoons butter
- Add the chopped onions and saute until soft and translucent, about five minutes.½ yellow onion (or shallot), finely diced
- Then, add the garlic and chili paste and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 ½ teaspoons chili paste
- Now add the tomato paste and vodka (or vegetable stock) to the pan, stir it into the other ingredients well, and cook for about two minutes.¼ cup tomato paste, ¼ cup vodka (or vegetable stock)
- Finally, pour in the heavy cream and reserved pasta water, add the salt and pepper, and simmer for five minutes or until the sauce has thickened.⅔ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup reserved pasta water, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- When the pasta is al dente, it's time to mix the Parmesan cheese into the sauce.½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce, making sure to coat every piece of rigatoni.
- Serve with more Parmesan cheese, a few leaves of basil, and a crusty slice of Italian bread. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 1181kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 68g | Sodium: 1118mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2395IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 407mg