The Best Spicy Vodka Rigatoni
This is truly the best Spicy Vodka Rigatoni recipe and perfect for special occasions. This is a dish that will WOW your friends, spouse, family, and you will make it over and over again!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta (I like pipe rigate)
- 1 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 shallots)
- 5 Tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste (I use Mutti brand)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped Calabrian Chiles in oil(I use the jarred kind- you can always use less or more depending on heat preference)
- 7 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 2 T)
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/2 tsp EACH italian seasoning and garlic powder
- 1 1/2- 2 cups heavy cream (this is preference! Start with less and you can always add more)
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup grated parmesan plus shavings for serving
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook pasta per instructions on package. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining and set aside. If pasta is finished before the sauce, toss cooked pasta with butter and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, shallots, and a pinch of salt and cook for 4 minutes
- Add the Calabrian chiles, tomato paste, and garlic and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, letting the tomato paste brown on the bottom of the pan. You can always add a little more olive oil if needed.
- Add the vodka and then scrape the bottom of the pan with your spoon. cook for about a minute.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in italian seasoning and garlic powder and then gradually stir in heavy cream and butter.
- Adjust salt & pepper and simmer over low heat until sauce is thick and pasta is ready.
- Add pasta, reserved pasta water, and parmesan to the sauce and toss to combine until really creamy.
- Serve in bowls with fresh shaved parmesan and enjoy!!
Notes:
*heavy cream- I like to use the full 2 cups here, but feel free to start with 1 1/2 cups and adjust to your personal taste.
*double concentrated tomato taste- the double concentrate tomato paste adds a bold rich flavor, however if you cannot find it you can use a 6 oz can of regular tomato paste but I would use less cream and add to taste.
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