Spicy Vodka Rigatoni

Directions

1. 1

   Start boiling salted water for the pasta (once boiling, add in rigatoni and cook until al dente)

2. 2

   Over medium heat, saute diced yellow onion and garlic in 2 tbs butter or oil until onion turns translucent

3. 3

   Sprinkle red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper to taste (I just eyed how much I used)

4. 4

   Add in 6 TBS Tomato Paste

5. 5

   Mix Tomato Paste in with the onions and garlic until the onions are completely coated

6. 6

   OPTIONAL: If you don’t like pasta sauce that is chunky, you can BLEND the tomato paste + pumpkin puree + onions mixture in a blender until smooth with ½ cup pasta water & pour the blended sauce back into the pan

7. 7

   Add in ½ cup heavy cream and ¼ cup pasta water to the sauce, mix until totally combined

8. 8

   Add in ¼ cup parmesan cheese to the sauce, mix

9. 9

   When pasta is ready, drain and pour pasta in the sauce, mix well

10. 10

    Serve with parmesan cheese, basil, and extra red pepper flakes!