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Delicious spicy rigatoni served with creamy vodka sauce

Spicy Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce

A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring rigatoni tossed in a creamy vodka sauce with a kick of spice, perfect for impressing family and friends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 pound Rigatoni pasta Choose any brand of rigatoni
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Freshly minced for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust according to heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste For depth of flavor
  • 1 can (28 ounces) Crushed tomatoes Canned is fine
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For creaminess in the sauce
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Freshly grated for best taste
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
  • a handful Fresh basil, chopped For fresh flavor and garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the red pepper flakes and tomato paste, cooking for another minute to combine the flavors.
Adding Tomatoes
  1. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Incorporating Cream
  1. Reduce the heat to low, and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce warm for a few minutes until well combined.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
  1. Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce, tossing to ensure each piece is coated evenly.
Finishing Touches
  1. Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serving
  1. Plate your rigatoni, and sprinkle a bit more parmesan and basil on top for garnish.

Notes

Use fresh garlic and basil for the best flavor. Adjust red pepper flakes to match your heat preference. This dish pairs wonderfully with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.