rigatoni alla vodka | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried rigatoni
• Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 large or 2 small shallots, minced
• Red pepper flakes, to taste
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 to 1 cup heavy cream, to taste
• A few basil leaves, chopped, to finish
• Grated parmesan or pecorino cheese, to serve