Spicy Vodka Rigatoni

15 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni 1-2 mins less than the package says (it’ll finish in the sauce). Save 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. 2Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni 1-2 mins less than the package says (it’ll finish in the sauce). Save 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  3. 3Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni 1-2 mins less than the package says (it’ll finish in the sauce). Save 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  4. 4In a pan over medium heat, sauté shallots in olive oil for 2 mins until soft. Add garlic + chili, stir 1 min until fragrant + honey.
  5. 5In a pan over medium heat, sauté shallots in olive oil for 2 mins until soft. Add garlic + chili, stir 1 min until fragrant + honey.
  6. 6In a pan over medium heat, sauté shallots in olive oil for 2 mins until soft. Add garlic + chili, stir 1 min until fragrant + honey.
  7. 7Add tomato paste, toast for 2 mins (deepens flavor).
  8. 8Add tomato paste, toast for 2 mins (deepens flavor).
  9. 9Add tomato paste, toast for 2 mins (deepens flavor).
  10. 10Pour in vodka, stir, and let it cook off 5 mins until alcohol smell is gone.
  11. 11Pour in vodka, stir, and let it cook off 5 mins until alcohol smell is gone.
  12. 12Pour in vodka, stir, and let it cook off 5 mins until alcohol smell is gone.
  13. 13Lower heat, stir in cream, ¼ cup pasta water, salt & pepper. Mix until smooth.
  14. 14Lower heat, stir in cream, ¼ cup pasta water, salt & pepper. Mix until smooth.
  15. 15Lower heat, stir in cream, ¼ cup pasta water, salt & pepper. Mix until smooth.
  16. 16Add pasta, toss to coat. Off heat, stir in butter + parmesan until glossy. If too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
  17. 17Add pasta, toss to coat. Off heat, stir in butter + parmesan until glossy. If too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
  18. 18Add pasta, toss to coat. Off heat, stir in butter + parmesan until glossy. If too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
  19. 19Serve with parmesan + basil.
  20. 20Serve with parmesan + basil.
  21. 21Serve with parmesan + basil.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb rigatoni
  • 1 lb rigatoni
  • 1 lb rigatoni
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Calabrian chili peppers
  • 1 tbsp Calabrian chili peppers
  • 1 tbsp Calabrian chili peppers
  • 0.5 tsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp honey
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup vodka
  • 0.5 cup vodka
  • 0.5 cup vodka
  • 0.75 cup cream
  • 0.75 cup cream
  • 0.75 cup cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 Parmesan
  • 1 Parmesan
  • 1 Parmesan
  • 1 fresh basil
  • 1 fresh basil
  • 1 fresh basil

Equipment

knifefrying panlarge potcolandergrater