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Rigatoni Ala Vodka

ItalianPorkEasy35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 lb rigatoni
  • 24 oz canned plain tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 tsp cracked red pepper
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 0.5 oz vodka
  • 1 oz grated Romano cheese
  • 1 oz bacon bits
  • 0.5 oz fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a saucepan until hot. Sauté garlic until golden.

  2. 2

    Add tomato sauce, salt, red pepper, black pepper, and basil. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

  3. 3

    Add heavy cream and vodka. Stir and cook for a few minutes to blend.

  4. 4

    Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente (do not overcook). Drain.

  5. 5

    Combine drained pasta with the vodka cream sauce in a large bowl and toss thoroughly.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with Romano cheese, bacon bits, and parsley. Serve immediately.