Vodka Bolognese Rigatoni

Préparation

Heat oil in a HexClad 7QT Hybrid Deep Sauté Pan over medium-high. Add pancetta, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking up meat into small bits with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add tomato paste to sauté pan and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Turn the heat to high and pour in the vodka. Boil until vodka is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add whole peeled tomato and 1 cup water and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 20 min. 

Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta per package instructions until al dente. Drain. 

Increase heat to high and add cooked pasta, heavy cream, and parmesan to sauce. Cook, tossing, until sauce coats pasta, about 3 minutes more. Serve with more parmesan.