VODKA RIGATONI

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Use extreme caution when igniting this dish! This is a special occasion dish because it is so rich in flavor and calories.

Provided by cooking_geek

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped shallot
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup vodka
3/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup your favorite tomato sauce
8 ounces rigatoni pasta
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped in small pieces
2/3 cup grated asiago cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and crushed red pepper.
  • Sauté until shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add vodka and carefully ignite with a long match to burn off alcohol.
  • Simmer 2 minutes or until flames subside, shaking pan continuously.
  • Increase heat to high, add whipping cream, and boil 3 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • Add tomato sauce and boil 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
  • (sauce can be made a day ahead and chilled).
  • Cook rigatoni in salted water until tender, but still firm to bite-do not overcook.
  • Before straining, set aside 1/4 cup of the salted cooking water.
  • Drain pasta and return to pot.
  • Add prepared sauce, prosciutto, 1/3 cup asiago cheese, parsley, and basil.
  • Toss to mix.
  • Add the 1/4 cup reserved cooking water if mixture is too dry.
  • Season to taste with pepper.
  • Transfer to large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with remaining asiago cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.9, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 72.7, Sodium 184, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 7.1

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