TikTok Spicy Rigatoni with Vodka (Pasta Alla Vodka)
Servings: 6
This TikTok Rigatoni Pasta recipe is made with diced onions, garlic, tomato paste, heavy cream, vodka and some grated Parmesan. I like to give it a kick with a nice helping of red pepper chili flakes, but you can use less if you like!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups diced onions
- 1 tablespoon garlic-shallot puree or 2 cloves minced garlic
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces vodka
- 6 ounces grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta
- In a large pot, add the olive oil and saute the onions.
- Once the onions start to turn brown, add the garlic shallot puree.
- Next, mix in the tomato paste and stir until well incorporated.
- Stir in the pepper flakes.
- Deglaze the pan with the 3 ounces of vodka. Mix well.
- Once the vodka has reduced, add 1/4 cup of pasta water to 1 cup of heavy cream and then add to the pot. Mix well unti incorporated.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and mix well.
- Top with fresh minced basil leaves and season with salt and pepper to your taste.