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Spicy rigatoni

Spicy Rigatoni: A classic pasta dish with tangy and spicy vodka sauce.

16 oz rigatoni or other tube pasta  2 tablespoons olive oil  2 tablespoons minced garlic  ½ cup sweet peppers, roughly chopped  ¼ onion, chopped  14 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes (1 can), mashed  3 tablespoons vodka  ½ cup heavy whipping cream  1 teaspoon red pepper flakes  ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

INGREDIENTS

Cook the rigatoni pasta in salted water until al dente.

STEP 1

1

In a pan, sauté minced garlic, chopped onion, and sweet peppers in olive oil until onion is translucent. Add mashed diced tomatoes and cook until thickened.

STEP 2

2

Add cooked rigatoni pasta, vodka, and reserved pasta water to the pan. Cook until sauce thickens.

STEP 3

3

Stir in cream, red pepper flakes, and parmesan. Cook until sauce coats pasta. Optional: garnish with green onion. Enjoy!

STEP 4

4

1. Be sure to cook the pasta al dente to ensure it has a firm texture and doesn't become mushy when mixed with the sauce. 2. When sautéing the garlic and onions, make sure to cook them until the onions become translucent to enhance their flavor in the sauce.

Enjoy the spicy rigatoni by twirling the pasta on your fork, savoring the tangy and spicy vodka sauce. Top with grated parmesan and chopped green onion for extra flavor.

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