Rahn's Recipes

Spicy “Vodka” Pasta

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by

B Rahn
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Ingredients

  • 2 package or 2 pound of rigatoni pasta or penne
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (so it covers the bottom of the pan)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh finely minced garlic
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 tsp dried basil (or oregano)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Spanish paprika
  • 1.5 tsp brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • pasta water
  • garnish: finely chopped parsley, parmesan, red pepper flakes.

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium/large pot to boil. Add in pasta and cook according to package directions. Save 1 cup of pasta water when draining.
  2. Meanwhile, in large frying pan over heat, add olive oil, garlic, tomato paste and cook for 4 to 5 mins.
  3. Then add heavy cream and stir.
  4. Add in spices/seasonings.
  5. Add in grated parmesan, butter, pasta water. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add cooked pasta into large frying pan of sauce. Mix. Add garnish.