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Fall, Pasta | Rice | Barley, Quick meals, Spring, Summer, Vegetables, Winter  /  10.02.2020

Spicy rigatoni alla vodka with sun dried tomatoes

by Anna
Anna Chwistek
25 minutes
Servings serves 2

serving dumplings | Spicy rigatoni alla vodka with sun dried tomatoes

This luscious spicy rigatoni alla vodka, is one of the best homemade pastas you’ve ever had. Who knew that some onion, garlic, tomatoes and cream could create so much flavor in so little time? All pureed into a creamy vodka sauce that’s vibrant, cheesy, a little boozy flavored, super easy and extremely delicious. 
But what makes this sauce so irresistible? First the sun-dried tomatoes add a deep layer of flavor, they really make the sauce so good and packed with more flavor than any standard tomato sauce. And than the vodka,  yes! It’s such a game changer. It helps to balance out the sweetness of the tomatoes, and gives the sauce a boost and intensifies the aroma.
It’s one of my favorites. Silky, smooth, velvety and creamy.
Tip: Give this dish some extra flavor by adding a jar of roasted red bell peppers, highly recommended!
Make sure to check out MY WEB STORY for HOW TO MAKE this this delicious vodka sauce. It’s easy, just follow along and tap through the steps.

Tip: Give this dish some extra flavor by adding a jar of roasted red bell peppers, highly recommended↓

serving dumplings | Spicy rigatoni alla vodka with sun dried tomatoes

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 can San Marzano tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp double-concentrated tomato paste
  • 1 tsp chili flakes, or more to taste
  • 100 ml vodka
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) sun-dried tomatoes (+ 1 jar roasted red peppers, optional, but really tasty)
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • sea salt + black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped thyme leaves
  • 30 g freshly grated parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 250 g rigatoni

 

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Drain, reserving some of the cooking water.

While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add vodka to deglaze the pan and stir to incorporate. Stir in the canned tomatoes and about 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, cream, chili flakes and thyme, cook 3 minutes more. Mix the sauce with your hand blender until smooth.
Add the pasta and parmesan to the sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. If needed, you can add a splash of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce.

Divide pasta among bowls. Top with remaining parmesan cheese and chili flakes, if desired. Enjoy.
Make sure to check out MY WEB STORY for HOW TO MAKE this this delicious vodka sauce. It’s easy, just follow along and tap through the steps.

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Tags

  • pasta
  • quick meals
  • tomatoes
  • vegetables
  • vegetarian

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6 comments

  • Julie
    11.02.2020

    This sauce and pasta looks like a winner. Definitely make.

    Reply
    • Anna
      12.02.2020

      Thanks so much Julie!

      Reply
  • Robin
    12.02.2020

    Valentines night dinner right there. Looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Anna
      12.02.2020

      So glad you like this!!

      Reply
  • Carla
    16.02.2020

    I made this for Valentine’s Day yesterday and it was perfect! Absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Anna
      16.02.2020

      Thanks so much Carla!

      Reply

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