Cracked Out Rigatoni

• porții: 4 servings
• timp total: 1 hour

Ingrediente

For the Lemon Basil Whipped Ricotta

1 cup whole milk ricotta

handful basil

1/2 tbsp lemon zest

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

For the Cracked Out "Vodka" Sauce

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

6 garlic, thinly sliced

3/4 cup tomato paste

1 tbsp miso (optional)

2 tbsp gochujang (sub: chili flakes)

1/2 cup tequila (or vodka)

3 tbsp olive oil

Heavy cream to taste (go by color)

Salt to taste

For the Pasta Assembly

16 oz rigatoni

1/4 cup parmesan, grated

2 tbsp cold butter, cubed

reserved pasta water1/4 cup

Instrucțiuni

Directions

Lemon-Basil Whipped Ricotta

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until incorporated and the ricotta becomes fluffy. Let sit in the fridge until it's time to serve.

1 c whole milk ricotta

handful basil

½ tbsp lemon zest

Cracked Out "Vodka" Sauce

Step 1

Sauté shallots and garlic over medium high heat until softened and slightly caramelized.

Step 2

Add tomato paste, miso, and gochujang. Sauté for another 2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in tequila/vodka, cook until all alcohol is burnt off (about 4 minutes).

Step 4

Add in heavy cream and parmesan, give a quick stir to incorporate then transfer to a blender/food processor. Blend until fully smooth. Season to taste with salt.

Pasta Assembly

Step 1

Transfer sauce back to your pan (if too small, instead switch to a larger pot/pan). Keep it on a medium low heat while the pasta cooks.

Step 2

Cook pasta in salted water (should be as salted as a well-seasoned soup). Remove pasta 2 minutes before package instructions for al dente. Save the pasta water.

Step 3

Before transferring pasta to the sauce, turn the heat up to high. Once the sauce begins vigorously bubbling, add in pasta, butter, and its water. Continue tossing/stirring for two minutes, remove when pasta is al dente. You might have to taste it a few times.

Step 4

When ready, serve, and garnish with additional grated parm, basil, and a nice dollop of the whipped ricotta