Description
This Carbone Spicy Rigatoni recipe is a creamy, spicy, and indulgent pasta dish inspired by the famous New York City restaurant, Carbone. Made with rigatoni, Calabrian chili paste, tomato paste, heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan, this dish delivers the perfect balance of heat and richness. Now, you can enjoy this restaurant-quality meal from the comfort of your own kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup vodka (optional, enhances sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup reserved pasta water (as needed for consistency)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Boil the Pasta
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
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Prepare the Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in Calabrian chili paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- (Optional) Pour in vodka and cook for 1-2 minutes until reduced.
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Create the Creamy Base
- Lower heat and slowly add heavy cream, whisking to combine.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Combine & Finish
- Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water (as needed) until sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Season with salt & black pepper to taste.
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Serve & Garnish
- Plate the pasta, garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
Spice Level: Adjust Calabrian chili paste based on heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Spicy Rigatoni, Carbone Rigatoni, Creamy Pasta, Calabrian Chili Pasta, Italian Pasta Recipe