Vodkamusselswithlemondillrisotto Recipes

VODKA RIGATONI

Steps:

• Drain roasted peppers, reserving a small amount of the liquid. Cut peppers into strips.
• Combine prosciutto, cream, crushed tomatoes, vodka, roasted peppers with reserved liquid, parsley, garlic powder, sugar, salt and black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a saucepan. Cover. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Stir cheese into the sauce. Stir sauce into rigatoni and top with peas.

RIGATONI ALA VODKA

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, heat oil until hot. Add garlic and saute until golden brown.
• Add tomato sauce, salt, red pepper, black pepper, and basil.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
• Add heavy cream and vodka. Stir to mix and cook for a few minutes.
• Boil rigatoni according to package instructions (do not overcook).
• In a mixing bowl, combine drained pasta with cream sauce. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese, bacon, and parsley.
• Serve immediately.

VODKA MUSSELS WITH LEMON DILL RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a large pan; cook half of the onion, stirring until soft.
• Add rice; stir to coat in oil mixture.
• Stir in 1 cup stock; cook, stirring, over low heat until liquid is absorbed.
• Continue adding stock in 1 cup batches, stirring until absorbed before next addition.
• Total cooking time should be about 35 minutes or until rice is just tender.
• Meanwhile heat remaining oil in medium pan; cook remaining onion, garlic and chili, stirring until onion is soft.
• Stir in parsley and vodka; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Stir in mussels; cook covered about 10 minutes or until mussels open.
• Discard any that do not open.
• Drain mussels over medium heatproof bowl; reserve liquid.
• Pick out mussels, shake off cooking solids, place mussels in medium bowl.
• Stir reserved liquid into risotto; cook risotto, stirring until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir rind and dill into risotto; serve with mussels.