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Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Vodka
Cuisine:
Italian
Type:
Main Course
Serves:
Source:
Bon Appétit/January 93
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Comments:
Serving Suggestions:
Ingredients:
2 tbs (1/4 stick) butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbs dried Italian herb blend
1 16oz. can Italian tomatoes, chopped,
juices reserved
3 oz. sliced prociutto or ham, chopped
1/2 cup vodka
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz. rigatoni or other tubular pasta, freshly cooked
Instructions:
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and Italian seasonings and sauté until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.

Add tomatoes, reserved juices and prosciutto and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vodka and simmer 5 minutes. Add cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Add rigatoni and stir until sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Pass remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan for topping.

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2001-03-10