RIGATONI WITH PINK VODKA SAUCE

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds sweet Italian bulk sausage

1 large onion, chopped

8 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon Dish off the Block Ciao Bella Italian Spice Blend

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1, 28 ounce can San Marzano tomatoes

1 cup vodka

2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 pound rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente according to package directions

Instructions

Place the sausage in a large deep skillet and cook over medium high heat, breaking it up with a spatula.  When sausage is almost cooked through and broken into small pieces, add the onions and garlic.  Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Add the red pepper flakes, Ciao Bella Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to the pan and mix until combined.  Add the tomatoes breaking up the whole tomatoes with the spatula and cook for 3 minutes, letting the flavors combine.

Add the vodka, heavy cream, and tomato paste to the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes more on a low boil, stirring frequently and allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken.

Toss the rigatoni with the sauce in the pan.  Garnish parmesan and fresh chopped basil.  DEVOUR!!

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