Country Rigatoni

Let me start by saying that I do not serve this to my family on Thanksgiving! I have just been meaning to post this amazing vodka sauce for a while. One more side note...you do not have to use such expensive vodka. It was all we had in the house, so that's what I used!
Ingredients:
1 8 oz can of Tomato Sauce
1 Can of Tomato Paste
1 28 oz can of Peeled Whole Tomatoes
1/2 Cup Romano Grated Cheese
1 Cup Parmesan Grated Cheese
1/3 Cup Vodka
3/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 t Oregano
1/8 t Red Pepper Flakes
1 T Garlic Salt (or powder)
1 T Butter
1 Pound Ground Pork
3/4 Pound Dry Rigatoni Noodles
Serves 4

1. Put Can of Whole Tomatoes in a large pot and mash with potato masher. **Now is a good time to start boiling the water for the rigatoni noodles.


2. Add tomato sauce, paste, butter, and whipping cream.

3. Turn on heat and until all is melted and mixed evenly.
4. Add Vodka.**Check the boiling water and get the rigatoni cooked and ready!

5. Continue on low heat and slowly add the cheese.

6. Heat to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer.

6. Brown the pork in a frying pan and drain fat.
7. Add ground pork to the vodka sauce.

8. Serve over the rigatoni noodles. I love this dish. It is very filling. If you find it too filling, cut out a 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese. The red pepper flakes were a recent addition. My husband loves spicy food and I knew he would love this. If you prefer things less spicy, leave the pepper flakes out all together. The sauce is great both ways. Enjoy!