Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted water according to package directions.
  2. 2Ladle 2 cups of pasta water into a large, heatproof cup or bowl.
  3. 3Drain cooked pasta.
  4. 4Slice 5 large shallots.
  5. 5Slice 4 cloves garlic.
  6. 6Melt 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  7. 7Add sliced shallots.
  8. 8Add 1/2 tsp. salt.
  9. 9Stir occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  10. 10Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  11. 11Add 16-oz. can tomato paste and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper.
  12. 12Cook, stirring often, until tomato paste starts to darken, 3 to 4 minutes.
  13. 13Add 1/2 cup vodka.
  14. 14Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
  15. 15Add reserved pasta water to 1 cup of heavy cream.
  16. 16Add cream mixture to pot.
  17. 17Add 1/2 tsp. salt and several grinds of black pepper.
  18. 18Stir until combined.
  19. 19Add pasta and toss to coat.
  20. 20Serve and garnish with black pepper and garlic bread.

Ingredients

  • pasta
  • salt
  • 5 large shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 16 oz can tomato paste
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 0.5 cup vodka
  • 2 cups pasta water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • black pepper

Equipment

large potheatproof cup or bowlchopping boardknifespatulawooden spoonstrainerplateforksgarlic breadwine glasswine bottle

Tips

  • Use a ridged pasta like penne to better sop up the sauce.

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