Monday, July 8, 2013

Rigatoni ala Vodka

Time for a fantastic secret recipe for
rigatoni ala vodka that can be made in under 20 minutes.


Rigatoni ala Vodka

2 tbsp Olive Oil 
1 tsp Butter 
1/4 finely chopped Onion 
2 cloves chopped Garlic 
handful Parsley, chopped
8 slices Italian Pancetta
6.5 ounces Tomato Paste
6.5 ounces Whipping Cream
2 ounces Vodka
1 lb. rigatoni Pasta
Salt
Black Pepper

Pasta preparation:

Boil Water and add Salt

Add Pasta and cook uncovered until done for about 8 minutes.

Cook pasta "al dente" meaning "firm to the bite"

Drain and toss in the sauce right away.

Sauce preparation:

Preheat Pan for about 1 minute.

Heat Olive Oil and Butter on medium for about 1 minute.

Add Onion and cook until golden brown for about 2 minutes.

Add Garlic and Parsley and cook for about 1 minute.

Add Pancetta and cook for 2 minutes.

Add Vodka and wait to evaporate for about 2 minutes.

Add Tomato Paste and cook for about 3 minutes.

Add Cream and wait to bubble about 3 minutes.

Add cooked Pasta and blend for about 2 minutes.

Serve right away.

Optional: Decorate with a Parsley Leaf