Best 9 Vodka Rigatoni Recipes

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When it comes to creating a delicious and indulgent pasta dish, vodka rigatoni is an absolute classic. This tantalizing combination of creamy tomato sauce, tender rigatoni pasta, a touch of vodka, and a variety of flavorful ingredients creates a symphony of flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, discovering the best vodka rigatoni recipe is a delightful adventure that will lead you to a truly remarkable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VODKA RIGATONI



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Rigatoni with a tomato cream sauce. Can be frozen.

Provided by ANGCHICK

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ pound chopped prosciutto
2 cups heavy cream
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 fluid ounce vodka
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound rigatoni pasta
¼ cup green peas

Steps:

  • Drain roasted peppers, reserving a small amount of the liquid. Cut peppers into strips.
  • Combine prosciutto, cream, crushed tomatoes, vodka, roasted peppers with reserved liquid, parsley, garlic powder, sugar, salt and black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a saucepan. Cover. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Stir cheese into the sauce. Stir sauce into rigatoni and top with peas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1214.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

RIGATONI WITH EASY VODKA SAUCE



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Before you convince yourself there's no way that a little onion, tomato paste, and cream can come together in mere minutes to make one of the best homemade pasta sauces you've ever had, hear us out. Better yet, make this recipe for yourself. Just try and use double-concentrated tomato paste, which packs more flavor than the standard stuff.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Pasta     Tomato     Vodka     Garlic     Parmesan     Milk/Cream     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 (4.5-oz.) tube double-concentrated tomato paste
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 oz. vodka
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 lb. rigatoni
4 oz. Parmesan, finely grated
Basil leaves (for serving)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring constantly, just until onion is starting to brown around the edges, 5-7 minutes. Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes and stir to coat onion. Cook, stirring often, until paste is deep red and starting to brown and stick to the bottom of pot, 5-7 minutes. Add vodka, scraping up brown bits; reduce heat to low.
  • Using a heatproof measuring glass, scoop out about ¼ cup boiling water from pot and add heavy cream. Stirring constantly, gradually pour cream mixture into onion mixture and cook, stirring, until a smooth sauce forms. Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta in the pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. About 1 minute before pasta is done, scoop out 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Return Dutch oven to low heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pasta to Dutch oven. Stir in 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid, then gradually add half of Parmesan, stirring constantly to melt. Pasta should be coated with a smooth, glossy sauce. Season with salt; add more pasta cooking liquid if sauce is too thick.
  • Divide pasta among bowls. Top with basil and remaining Parmesan and drizzle with a little oil.

RIGATONI PIE ALLA VODKA



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Rigatoni stands at attention in this savory baked pie. The tender upright tubes of pasta are filled and topped with a creamy tomato-vodka sauce, turning a classic Italian dish into a vertical centerpiece.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices
One 15-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices
1 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound rigatoni
1 pound part-skim mozzarella, grated
2/3 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup of the oil with the shallot in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Once it begins to sizzle, cook the shallot, stirring occasionally, until is soft and just beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, then add the tomatoes with their juices, vodka and 1/2 cup water. Increase the heat to high and bring the sauce to a boil, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cream, bring back to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce cool for 10 minutes, then puree in a blender until smooth.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until slightly less than al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Stand the rigatoni on their ends in the prepared springform pan until it is completely filled (you might have leftover pasta). Put the pan on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch any drips. Pour the sauce over the pasta, spreading it with the back of a spoon (you might have leftover sauce). Sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Cover the pan with foil, doming it slightly to avoid touching the cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the pan and continue cooking until the top is golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes more. Let the pasta cool for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the sides of the pan, sprinkle with basil, cut into wedges and serve.

GRILLED SALMON WITH RIGATONI AND VODKA MARINARA SAUCE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Grilled Salmon with Rigatoni and Vodka Marinara Sauce Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-179212

Number Of Ingredients 15

Seasonings:
3/4 Salmon ~ 3/4 lb
Rigatoni - Barilla (one box)
1/4 Oil ~ 1/4 cup
to ~ several cloves (or to taste)
Vodka Marinara Sauce - Bertolli
Basil - preferably a fresh sprig
to - sprinkle to taste
sea salt
cracked black pepper
garlic and herb or other favorite grill seasoning
Optional:
cayenne pepper
chicken broth
diced tomatoes - Hunt's diced Italian with Basil and Garlic

Steps:

  • Pre-heat grill making sure to coat the grates with a good high temperature cooking spray. Start the water for the pasta adding a pinch of sea salt Prepare the salmon by first removing the skin. Lightly brush with olive oil and then add a bit of salt, pepper, grill seasonings and if desired a dusting of cayenne pepper. Chop garlic cloves and add ~ 1/4 cup olive oil to a sauce pan. Cook with medium heat for a couple of minutes. Add the vodka cream sauce and stir gently. Depending on your tastes, you may thin the sauce a bit using chicken broth or water. Also, for a more tangy twist, add a small can of Hunt's diced tomatoes. Turn down the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer. Add pasta to boiling water (for about 12 minutes) and then add the salmon to the grill. Grill the salmon for about 4 minutes on each side. Don't worry if it is medium rare, you will be breaking up the salmon and adding it to the sauce for the last couple of minutes. Gently add sizable chunks of salmon into the sauce. Also, add the chopped or shredded basil leaves. Swirl the sauce around to mix the ingredients but not break up the salmon. Drain the pasta when ready and then scoop the freshly prepared salmon and marinara sauce on top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, a few chopped basil leaves and you're all set. Serve with a chilled bottle of Kung Fu Girl Reisling or Muir Wood oaked Chardonnay. :) Tidbits: This recipe is based on a wonderful dish from New York's Little Italy. Adding the diced tomatoes gives the sauce a wonderfully tangy flavor and also serves to thin the sauce a bit.

RIGATONI ALLA VODKA



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Categories     Tomato     Sauté

Yield Serves 6 as a main course or 8 as a side dish.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Tb. olive oil
4 oz. thick, slab-style bacon, chopped and cooked until crisp*
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes**
1 - 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
¼- ½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
1/3 c. vodka
1 - 8 oz. pkg. mascarpone cheese
¼ c. fresh basil leaves, chopped***
½ c. freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 - 1 lb. pkg. rigatoni or other tube-shaped pasta, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • 1. Add olive oil and bacon to a large sauce pan and warm over medium heat. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook one minute, taking care not to brown garlic. 2. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper to saucepan. Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced to 2 cups. Add vodka and continue cooking for 2 more minutes. 3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in mascarpone cheese and bacon until well combined. Add fresh basil and remove from heat. 4. Toss sauce with pasta and serve with parmesan cheese. *Bacon may be omitted for a vegetarian sauce. **Additional crushed red pepper flakes may be added for a spicier sauce. ***If fresh basil isn't available, omit as dried basil will not taste the same in this dish.

RIGATONI WITH EASY VODKA SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by charlotteh371

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 medium onion
4 garlic cloves
4 oz. Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 4.5-oz. tube double-concentrated tomato paste
½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 oz. vodka
¾ cup heavy cream
1 lb. rigatoni
Basil leaves (for serving)

Steps:

  • Fill a stock pot or other large pot three-quarters full with water and heat over high. Toss in a handful of salt and bring to a boil while you do your other prep. Peel and finely chop 1 onion. Firmly smash 4 garlic cloves with the flat side of a chef's knife and remove peel. Grate 4 oz. Parmesan on the smallest holes of the box grater. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium (position it next to pot of water). Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, just until onion is starting to brown around the edges, 5-7 minutes. Add entire 4.5-oz. tube tomato paste and ½ tsp. red pepper flakes and stir until paste evenly coats onion. Continue to cook, stirring often, until paste is deep red and starting to brown on bottom of pot, 5-7 minutes. Add 2 oz. vodka to deglaze pan and stir to incorporate, scraping bottom of pot. Reduce heat to low. Using a heatproof glass measuring cup, scoop about ¼ cup boiling water from pot, then add ¾ cup heavy cream to measuring cup (this brings up the temperature of the cream so it won't break when you add it to the pot). Slowly add warmed cream to Dutch oven, stirring constantly, until a smooth sauce forms. Remove from heat. Add 1 lb. rigatoni to pot of boiling salted water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. About 1 minute before the timer goes off, use heatproof measuring cup to scoop up about 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Heat Dutch oven over low. Using a spider, transfer rigatoni to Dutch oven along with any water that's piggybacking on the pasta. Add ½ cup pasta cooking liquid to Dutch oven and stir to incorporate, then gradually add half of Parmesan, stirring constantly to melt cheese. You should have a smooth, glossy sauce that coats each piece of pasta. Season with salt and add a splash more pasta cooking liquid to thin sauce, if needed. Divide pasta among bowls. Top with remaining cheese, dividing evenly. Drizzle with more oil, then tear basil leaves over.

VODKA RIGATONI



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Categories     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. rigatoni
1 lb lean
thinly sliced procuttio- diced in 1/2 inch strips
1 large onion- diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
32 ounce can diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red peppers
salt and pepper- to taste
1 pint half and half cream
1 tablespoon diced fresh basil
1/4 cup vodka. Dry grated cheese
such as romano.

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package. Heat olive oil in pan. Dice and sautee onion over medium heat until golden. Add diced procuittio, brown for 3 - 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and juices, crushed pepper, salt and pepper. Heat thoroughly. Add cream, adding it slowly, the entire pint doesn't need to be used. Add vodka and basil. Heat through. Add cooked pasta. Sprinkle with cheese, to taste.

BETTYO'S RIGATONI ALA VODKA



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I like the recipe because of it's savory taste, a change from my traditional Italian sauce, guests go crazy.

Provided by Lisa Stimac

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 8 one cup servings, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 scallions, chopped
1/2 garlic clove, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup butter
4 ounces vodka
1/2 cup half-and-half
5 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
2 tablespoons basil
2 tablespoons garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a skillet saute butter and finely chopped garlic and scallions (use the whole scallion) until tender.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Ignite and let vodka cook down, (flame will go out).
  • In a sauce pot add tomato sauce, half and half, pecarino romano, basil, and garlic powder.
  • Then add vodka and chopped scallion and garlic butter mixture into the sauce.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring.
  • Pour over cooked rigatoni.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley.
  • I recommend pouring the sauce over each individual dish it goes further.

RIGATONI WITH TOMATOES AND VODKA



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Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 T butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 T dried Italian seasonings, crumbled
1 16-oz can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
3 oz sliced prosciutto or ham, chopped
1/2 c vodka
3/4 c whipping (double) cream
1 c grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz rigatoni or any other tubular pasta

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, italian seasonings and sauté until onion is translucent, about 4 min. 2. Add tomatoes, reserved juices and prosciutto and simmer 10 min, stirring occasionally. 3. Add vodka and simmer 5 min. 4. Add cream and 1/2 c parmesan. Simmer until sauce thickens slights, about 4 minutes. 5. Add rigatoni and stir until sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Serve, passing remaining 1/2c parm around.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta: Rigatoni is a great choice for this dish because it holds the sauce well and is sturdy enough to stand up to the vodka sauce.
  • Use high-quality vodka: The vodka is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality vodka. Look for a vodka that is smooth and has a neutral flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Rigatoni should be cooked al dente, which means it should be slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold the sauce as well.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The vodka sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta. If the sauce is too thin, it will water down the pasta and make it bland. You can thicken the sauce by simmering it for longer or by adding a thickening agent, such as cornstarch or flour.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. You can also add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness.

Conclusion:

Vodka rigatoni is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy tomato sauce, tender rigatoni, and subtle hint of vodka, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give vodka rigatoni a try. You won't be disappointed!

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