You can't go wrong with a classic vodka sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta, I like rigatoni
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2/3 cup vodka
- 1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
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Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pan. Add the shallots and red pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the vodka and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, cream, salt and pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes.
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When the pasta is cooked drain and then fold in the pasta with the sauce and add the cheese.
Takes 25 minutes
Serves 4-6
