his week's recipe comes from Achille Dattilo and Dattilo's Restaurant. This deliciously rich recipe is made with Datillo Crema Rosa Sauce and is wonderful on all sorts of pastas.

Datillo's Rigatoni Vodka Pasta

Ingredients
1 jar Datillo Crema Rosa Sauce (24.5 oz)
1 lb Rigatoni pasta
3 tablespoons salt
1/4 cup premium vodka
2 tablespoons butter

Method
In a large pot bring 5 quarts of water to a boil, add salt and cook pasta according to package instructions. On low flame in large skillet add butter, bring to simmer but to not burn. Remove skillet from flame while adding vodka, then return to flame. Let vodka evaporate and add Datillo Cream Rosa Sauce, bring to a simmer. Drain pasta, pour into skillet and mix until the pasta is coated. Makes 4 to 5 servings.

Datillo Restaurant is located in historic Uptown Whittier at 6746 S. Greenleaf Avenue.
For reservations please call 562-945-8723. www.datillorestaurant.com _________________________________

Serving Suggestion:
Bristol Farms Executive Chef Bruce Jacobs suggests adding your favorite Bristol Quality specialty sausage to this recipe. Just cook, slice and add to sauce!

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