Easy Weeknight Meal Rigatoni Alla Vodka | Easy Pasta Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds umami without dairy.

Cook the rigatoni noodles according to package instructions until al dente.

In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the chopped shallot or onion, cooking until softened.

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.

Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for a couple of minutes to reduce slightly.

Add the heavy whipping cream and stir until combined and heated through.

Toss the cooked rigatoni into the sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta.

Finish with grated pecorino Reggiano or parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.

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