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    October 12, 2021 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

    Home » Delish » Main Entrees » Carbone Spicy Rigatoni (Copycat Recipe)

    Carbone Spicy Rigatoni (Copycat Recipe)

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    This carbone spicy rigatoni recipe is made with vodka, cream, tomato paste, and Calabrian chilis. A quick and easy dinner that is made in under 30 minutes!

    Serve it with tomato avocado salad and cheesy garlic bread for a restaurant-quality meal.

    carbone spicy rigatoni on a plate.

    Why I Love This Carbone Spicy Rigatoni Recipe

    • It requires just a handful of ingredients and it’s so easy to make!
    • I think 2 tbsp of chopped Calabrian chili peppers is the magic number. Perfectly spicy!
    • Any leftovers can be placed in an air-tight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Although I highly recommend enjoying it the same day.
    • It’s rich, creamy, sweet, and spicy.

    Ingredient Notes

    Pasta – I used pipette pasta but feel free to use rigatoni or any type of short-shaped pasta.

    Chopped Calabrian Chili Peppers – I used store-bought that comes in a jar. It’s very spicy.

    Vodka – If you don’t consume alcohol, feel free to simply omit it.

    ingredients for carbone spicy rigatoni

    How To Make

    1. Soften the onions until translucent. Stir in the garlic and Calabrian chili peppers and cook for 1 minute.
    2. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the vodka and cook for 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and mix well.
    3. Add the pasta cooking water, sugar, and season with salt and pepper.
    4. Stir in the butter, fresh parmesan cheese, and check for seasoning.
    5. Fold in the pasta and enjoy!
    pasta in a white dutch oven.

    Top Tips For The Perfect Spicy Rigatoni

    • Cook the pasta until al-dente.
    • Only use 1/2 lb of pasta if you like it saucy and creamy. If you use the entire box, it will be a little dry.
    • Double the sauce recipe if you use 1 lb of pasta!
    • If you can’t find chopped Calabrian chilis feel free to use red crushed chili flakes instead.

    More Pasta Recipes You’ll Enjoy

    • Spicy Bowtie Pasta
    • Shrimp Pesto Spaghetti
    • Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
    • Four Cheese pasta

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    carbone spicy rigatoni on a plate

    Carbone Spicy Rigatoni

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 561kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    This carbone spicy rigatoni recipe is made with vodka, cream, tomato paste, and Calabrian chilis. A quick and easy dinner that is made in under 30 minutes!

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 lb pipette pasta
    • 1/2 onion finely diced
    • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 2 tbsp chopped Calabrian chili peppers
    • 6 ounces tomato paste
    • 1/2 cup vodka
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1/2 tsp sugar or to taste
    • 1/4 cup pasta water the water you cook the pasta in
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese freshly grated
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • oil

    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to packaging instructions.
    • In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and Calabrian chili peppers and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes while stirring frequently. Pour in the vodka and cook for 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and mix well.
    • Add the pasta cooking water, sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the butter, fresh parmesan cheese, and check for seasoning. Fold in the pasta and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Cook the pasta until al-dente.
    • Only use 1/2 lb of pasta if you like it saucy and creamy. If you use the entire box, it will be a little dry.
    • Double the sauce recipe if you use 1 lb of pasta!
    • If you can’t find chopped Calabrian chilis feel free to use red crushed chili flakes instead.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1621IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg
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