READY IN 50 mins

Vodka Rigatoni

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"Rigatoni with a tomato cream sauce. Can be frozen." — ANGCHICK

Directions

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.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 50 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 20, 2004

Delicious! I made this vegetarian without the prosciutto and it was terrific. Before I set up all the incredients in the saucepan, however, I sauteed a whole red onion in about 1 T salted butter. Then I deglazed the pan with the vodka and added all the other ingredients. A few other changes: I replaced the fresh parsley with fresh basil and replaced the garlic powder with an equal amount of fresh minced garlic. I also added about 2 1/2 cups diced baby portobello mushrooms. I followed some other reviewers' suggestion and only added 1/2 c grated Romano cheese because I didn't want the flavor to overpower the rest of the sauce. Next time I think I will just add a pinch of black pepper (even at 1/8 t it was too much) and maybe double the amount of red pepper flakes. This fed two very hungry souls, with seconds for each of them, and then there was still about half left to freeze. Thanks for a great recipe! Everyone requests this when they're coming over for dinner!

—ABROSEN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 29, 2003

All-in-all I was pretty unimpressed with how this recipe turned out. It was incredibly sweet...something I was NOT expecting. I don't know...I just thought it had a weird flavor. It wasn't completely unedible (in fact, my roomate liked it alot)...it's just not "my thing". Probably not a helpful review, but my review none-the-less!!

—RedRobynNAU

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101 Ratings

Mar 07, 2003

I am a BRAND NEW COOK who just discovered this site and this was the very first recipe I decided to try (I have always enjoyed Penne a la Vodka in restaurants). I am GLAD I DID because it was so EASY and came out so YUMMY!!! I had it with some friends and neighbors and it got great reviews by all! I LOVE THIS SAUCE!!! It froze well and then it tasted EVEN BETTER THE NEXT TIME I REHEATED IT! Thanks you so much, Angela, for sharing this easy and sumptious recipe. It was the perfect recipe for this beginning cook and I look forward to enjoying many more new recipes. TRY THIS ONE! It is RICH and HEAVENLY! ENJOY!

—Jessie Adair

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Jan 20, 2004

I have been looking for a great alla vodka recipe. I have finally found it. I made a few changes. I left out the proscuitto and the peas and used 3 - 4 fresh cloves of garlic instead of the powder. If I don't have fresh parsley. I use dried. Good Luck. Life is short so eat drink and be merry!!

—RTK

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Feb 22, 2008

I have made this recipe for years, love it every time! I dice the roasted pepper, just a personal preference. The prosciutto definitely makes the dish. Tried to sub 1/2 and 1/2 for cream last time, didn't come out as good - stick with the cream - it's worth it!!

—TCOOKS8

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Jul 23, 2003

Tasty sauce. I forgot to add the Parmasean cheese which made the sauce a bit thin but still delicious.

—schmerna

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Jul 06, 2003

This was a wonderful dish! I added fresh garlic and left out the roasted peppers and it was just marvelous. My boyfriend almost ate a pound of rigatoni!!!

—NOUSHEEG

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Jan 15, 2003

This is an awesome recipe! I did not use the peppers, and made a few other changes. Instead, I just used red cayenne pepper, fresh garlic, chopped onions, turkey sausage, and pureed tomatoes. It was absolutely delicious - a big hit in my family. Try it!

—AS095252

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Nutrition

Calories
558 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
53.5 g
17%

Cholesterol
103 mg
34%

Fat
31.1 g
48%

Fiber
4.4 g
18%

Protein
17.6 g
35%

Sodium
1214 mg
49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Vodka Rigatoni

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 558
Calories from Fat: 280

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.1g 48 %
Saturated Fat 17.5g 88 %
Cholesterol 103mg 34 %
Sodium 1214mg 49 %
** Potassium 508mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 53.5g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 18 %
Protein 17.6g 35 %
** Sugars 3.3g
Vitamin A 39 %
Vitamin C 38 %
Calcium 26 %
Iron 35 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 48 %
** Vitamin B6 20 %
** Magnesium 21 %
** Folate 76 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.