Chef Patricio Duffoo Archives

Everyone needs a pasta alla vodka recipe and this one using rigatoni will be as comforting as it is delicious. I learned this recipe while cooking at one of the Italian restaurants I used to work at back in the day and it is still one of my favorites to make (and eat)!

The base of the recipe is made with tomato sauce (smooth or chunky, either way works!), onions, vodka and heavy cream. To make it even more irresistible, I’ve added bacon. Bacon adds a rich smoky flavor and extra bite to the dish, which you can replace for pancetta, sausage or even prosciutto. Please trust me on this one… you won’t be disappointed! Lastly, the Spice Tribe California Love All-Purpose Chile Blend and Spice Tribe Maras Chili Flakes are added for that extra zing of flavor. The puzzle of the perfect Rigatoni alla Vodka was solved with the last two additions and now I’m not sure this dish could get any better!

I really hope you enjoy this one!

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