Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka with Mascarpone and Speck
Spicy Rigatoni, a unique take on classic vodka pasta that uses mascarpone cheese instead of cream. Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!
Servings 1 person
Calories 1475kcal
Ingredients
- 100 grams rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white or yellow onion finely diced
- dry chili flakes to taste
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2-3 tablespoon vodka
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup speck optional
- parmigiano reggiano
- parsley minced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil. When it's boiling, add salt. Throw the pasta in and cook until it's just before al dente – this is important because the pasta will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Just before the water comes to a boil, add the olive oil to a pan. When the olive oil is heated through, add the onion. Cook until golden and fragrant.
- Add in the prosciutto and let it cook a few minutes. Add in the chili flakes.
- Add the tomato paste and let it cook for a few minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Add the vodka, and let the alcohol cook off, a few minutes.
- Add the mascarpone. Add pasta cooking water so that a sauce forms with the mascarpone. If the pasta is not cooked by this point, turn the heat down to low.
- Add the pasta to the sauce, along with a bit more pasta water if needed, and let the pasta continue cooking in the sauce, until al dente.
- Add parmigiano reggiano, stir one last time. Plate and top with parsley if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1475kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 104g | Saturated Fat: 44g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2085IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 3mg