Copycat Carbone Spicy Rigatoni
You'll love this Copycat Carbone Spicy Rigatoni recipe! With spicy Calabrian chili peppers, rigatoni, a little cream, and garlic, this pasta is just SO delicious.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pasta Bowl
- Spider Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ white onion diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Calabrian chili peppers
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup vodka
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, diced white onion, salt, and black pepper. Sauté onion for 5 minutes, until translucent.
- Add Calabrian chili peppers and garlic to the pan. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add vodka and tomato paste to the pan. Mix well, then add heavy cream. Stir and reduce heat to low. Simmer while you cook the pasta.
- Heat a large pot of salted boiling water over medium heat. Once the water is boiling, cook rigatoni until al dente, about 7 minutes. Use a large strainer to strain the pasta directly into the sauce. This will incorporate the perfect amount of pasta water. Alternatively, you can save ¼ cup pasta water, drain the pasta, and add to the sauce.
- Toss pasta in the sauce until well combined. Add butter and toss until combined. Top with parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
Tips and Tricks:
- Make it Ahead - For super easy serving, make the sauce ahead of time. When you're ready to serve, add fresh pasta and some pasta to the sauce in a skillet, and heat until warmed through.
- Don't Forget Pasta Water - Adding pasta water is super important and is the key to creating a super silky sauce. Don't skip it!
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- Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight continuer and eat leftovers within 4-5 days.
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- Freezer Storage: Freeze in a freezer-safe, airtight container and keep for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat as instructed below.
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- Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat in a skillet with a little olive oil over low heat until warm.
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