Name: Protein+® Rigatoni with Spicy Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Protein+® Rigatoni pasta; 4 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ½ Cup Yellow Onion, Small Dice; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; ½ Cup tomato paste; 1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper; ¼ Cup Vodka; 1 Cups heavy cream; ½ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 1 Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped; To taste Sea salt and black pepper

Protein+^® Rigatoni with Spicy Vodka Sauce

35 minutes

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Treat yourself to a fantastic classic pasta dish at home. This simple yet elegant recipe comes together quickly. The sauce is comprised of chili flakes, onion, garlic, and tomato paste seared in extra virgin olive oil. Vodka and cream are added then reduced and tossed with perfectly al dente Barilla Protein+^® Rigatoni pasta.

Ingredients

7 servings

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Rigatoni pasta

4Extra Virgin Olive Oil

½Cup Yellow Onion, Small Dice

2Cloves garlic, minced

½Cup tomato paste

1Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper

¼Cup Vodka

1Cups heavy cream

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

1Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped

To tasteSea salt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat add olive oil, onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook 2-3 min. then add tomato paste cooking an additional 2-3 min.

Step 3

Add vodka and evaporate by half.

Step 4

Add cream, salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a boil. Then add drained pasta and toss with the sauce for one minute.

Step 5

Top with cheese and parsley before serving.

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Protein+^® Rigatoni Pasta

The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+^® Rigatoni pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Rigatoni

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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