Spicy Vodka Rigatoni with Sausage (Edit recipe)

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What I love about this Spicy Vodka Rigatoni with Sausage is that it's both perfect for a celebratory dinner at home AND also easy enough to whip up any old night. It's cozy, satisfying, and absolutely hits the spot every single time. Plus you'll only need a handful of wholesome, simple ingredients. Serve this up with a nice salad for a restaurant-quality meal right at home. I know this will be one your significant other and kiddos will ask for again and again as well!

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 6

Ingredients

16 oz Rigatoni Pasta
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Yellow Onion, diced
1 lb Hot Italian Sausage, ground; or mild if you prefer
1 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp dried Oregano
0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, more or less to taste
1 pinch Salt and Pepper, to taste
28 oz Crushed Tomatoes, 1 can
0.666 cup Vodka
5 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese, plain
0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated, plus more for topping
0.5 cup fresh Basil, plus more for topping

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

To a large sauce pan or dutch oven, add olive oil, onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes, until onions begin to soften. Meanwhile begin to cook pasta separately according to package directions.
Add ground sausage, and break into pieces. Cook for a few minutes.
Add in garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Pour in tomatoes and vodka, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add in cream cheese and parmesan cheese, and stir until dissolved.
Add fresh basil, and stir to incorporate.
When pasta is cooked, add it into your sauce and stir to coat.
Serve with additional fresh basil and parmesan. Enjoy!

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	649
Fat:	27 g
Carbohydrates:	58 g
Protein:	27 g
Cholesterol:	51 g
Sodium:	632 mg
Fiber:	4 g
Sugars:	1 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.