PASTA ALLA VODKA
There's no need to order takeout from your neighborhood restaurant when this beloved, easy-to-assemble Italian-American classic gets dinner on the table in no time. Adding pancetta brings a salty smokiness, but if you leave it out, you're still in for a quick and flavorful dish. If you're feeling ambitious, the pasta is delightful with Caesar salad or garlic bread, but it's also satisfying enough to take centerstage. Put on some Puccini, open up a bottle of red and you're guaranteed a more relaxed dining experience than the one you might get at the local red-and-white checkered-tablecloth joint.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water). Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Heat the oil in a deep 12-inch skillet or pot over medium. Add the pancetta, if using, and fry until crispy, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-low, add the vodka and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and then fill the can halfway with water and swish it around to loosen up any leftover tomatoes; add a quarter to half of the water to the pan. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 minutes, and season with salt and pepper. If you prefer your sauce a little looser, go ahead and add the remaining water and simmer 2 to 3 minutes more. Reduce heat to low, add the cream and cook, stirring, until the sauce becomes an even pinkish-rust color, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup cheese; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls, top with additional cheese, if desired, and sprinkle with the oregano and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 691 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
RIGATONI WITH EASY VODKA SAUCE
Before you convince yourself there's no way that a little onion, tomato paste, and cream can come together in mere minutes to make one of the best homemade pasta sauces you've ever had, hear us out. Better yet, make this recipe for yourself. Just try and use double-concentrated tomato paste, which packs more flavor than the standard stuff.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Pasta Tomato Vodka Garlic Parmesan Milk/Cream Soy Free Tree Nut Free Vegetarian
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring constantly, just until onion is starting to brown around the edges, 5-7 minutes. Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes and stir to coat onion. Cook, stirring often, until paste is deep red and starting to brown and stick to the bottom of pot, 5-7 minutes. Add vodka, scraping up brown bits; reduce heat to low.
- Using a heatproof measuring glass, scoop out about ¼ cup boiling water from pot and add heavy cream. Stirring constantly, gradually pour cream mixture into onion mixture and cook, stirring, until a smooth sauce forms. Remove from heat.
- Cook pasta in the pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. About 1 minute before pasta is done, scoop out 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Return Dutch oven to low heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pasta to Dutch oven. Stir in 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid, then gradually add half of Parmesan, stirring constantly to melt. Pasta should be coated with a smooth, glossy sauce. Season with salt; add more pasta cooking liquid if sauce is too thick.
- Divide pasta among bowls. Top with basil and remaining Parmesan and drizzle with a little oil.
VODKA RIGATONI
Rigatoni with a tomato cream sauce. Can be frozen.
Provided by ANGCHICK
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drain roasted peppers, reserving a small amount of the liquid. Cut peppers into strips.
- Combine prosciutto, cream, crushed tomatoes, vodka, roasted peppers with reserved liquid, parsley, garlic powder, sugar, salt and black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a saucepan. Cover. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Stir cheese into the sauce. Stir sauce into rigatoni and top with peas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1214.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CHICKEN SAUSAGE RIGATONI IN A SPICY VODKA SAUCE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. In a large saute pan over medium heat melt butter with oil. Add chicken sausage and brown, 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up large chunks with a wooden spoon. Add onions, jalapenos and garlic and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add green pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste, and cook 3 minutes more.
- Generously salt the pasta water and add the rigatoni. Cook until al dente, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add tomatoes to the sauce and bring to a simmer, for about 10 minutes. Add vodka and cream and cook a few minutes more. Toss in cheese and chopped parsley. To serve, drain the pasta well and add to the sauce. Mix until pasta is nicely coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
RIGATONI ALA VODKA
Make and share this Rigatoni Ala Vodka recipe from Food.com.
Provided by hjunkman
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium sauce pan, heat oil until hot. Add garlic and saute until golden brown.
- Add tomato sauce, salt, red pepper, black pepper, and basil.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
- Add heavy cream and vodka. Stir to mix and cook for a few minutes.
- Boil rigatoni according to package instructions (do not overcook).
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained pasta with cream sauce. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese, bacon, and parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 998.4, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 246.5, Sodium 1987.6, Carbohydrate 119.9, Fiber 7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 28.1
RIGATONI WITH VODKA SAUCE
This is a simple yet elegant dish. The vodka gives you a slight tingle of heat! Perfect served with garlic bread. This recipe is also nice with Italian Sausage browned with the onions and garlic. Enjoy!
Provided by KPD123
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and translucent in a large skillet or pot.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce and vodka and simmer over medium low heat until sauce reduces, about 15 minutes.
- Stir heavy cream into the sauce and simmer over low heat until completely heated though.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat well. Top with parmesean cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 859.5, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 147.5, Sodium 1093.4, Carbohydrate 104.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 18.8, Protein 25.3
PASTA ALLA VODKA
Sit back and tuck into a big bowl of pasta alla vodka, a creamy tomato pasta with - as you can guess - vodka, which balances out the intense flavours
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or casserole dish. Add the shallot and a large pinch of salt and gently fry over a low heat for 10 mins or until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir through the tomato purée, cook for 2 mins, then stir through the vodka and cook for 3 mins. Quickly stir through the cream to combine, then remove from the heat.
- Cook the pasta in salted water following pack instructions. Drain and reserve 150ml cooking water. Add roughly 50ml of the water to the tomato sauce, then tip in the pasta and cheese, tossing everything together over a low heat until well coated and glossy (loosen with a splash more of the cooking water if it's a little dry). Season to taste, then serve with a sprinkling of the extra parmesan, a good grinding of black pepper and the basil leaves scattered over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 866 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
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