How to Make Vodka Rigatoni - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a rich and savory pasta dish to impress your dinner guests, look no further than our recipe for Vodka Rigatoni. This indulgent and satisfying dish is made with a creamy vodka sauce that's sure to please any pasta lover.

The combination of tender rigatoni pasta coated in a luscious vodka-infused sauce creates a dish that's both elegant and comforting. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a gourmet meal at home, this recipe is sure to hit the spo...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ pound chopped prosciutto
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 fluid ounce vodka
  • 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • ¼ cup green peas

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    558 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 1214mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 208mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 508mg