Spicy Vodka Rigatoni with Sausage
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!
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
13
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 16 oz16 oz16 oz Rigatoni Pasta
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 111 Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Italian Sausage, Hot, ground; or mild if you prefer
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Oregano, Dried
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, more or less to taste
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 28 oz28 oz28 oz Crushed Tomatoes, 1 can
- 0.666 cup0.666 cup0.666 cup Vodka
- 5 oz5 oz5 oz Cream Cheese, Full Fat, plain
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated, plus more for topping
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Basil, Fresh, 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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Coconut Free Egg Free Entrées Grain Free Nut Free Other Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 690 |
| Fat: | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 67 g |
| Protein: | 30 g |
| Cholesterol: | 51 g |
| Sodium: | 807 mg |
| Fiber: | 7 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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