Experience the Celebrity-Approved Spicy Vodka Sauce from Carbone Fine Foods

In the past decade, Chef Mario Carbone has gained notoriety for his exquisite Italian-American cuisine and his ability to attract celebrities to his restaurant. From Lebron James to Jay-Z, Carbone has become a hotspot for foodies around the world. And now, even if you live far from the Big Apple, you can still savor one of Carbone’s most popular dishes – the spicy vodka rigatoni. The best part? No reservation necessary!

Carbone Fine Foods recently launched jars of their famous Spicy Vodka Sauce in July, making it available nationwide in September. Home cooks across the United States can now experience the magic of Carbone’s culinary creations. Recently, Chef Mario Carbone stopped by Manhattan’s gourmet grocery store, Citarella, located on 6th Avenue, to share some insights about his famed sauce.

Interestingly, the spicy vodka rigatoni wasn’t a part of Carbone’s original menu. The Carbone team realized that they needed a vegetarian-friendly option that would cater to their customers’ preferences without requiring alterations to the dishes. Thus, the spicy vodka sauce over rigatoni was born. What’s even better is that the jarred sauce is vegan-friendly, much to the delight of plant-based eaters all over the country.

Chef Carbone revealed that what sets this sauce apart is its lack of a dairy component. Rather than using fresh dairy, which is unstable and cannot be jarred, Carbone opted for omitting the dairy altogether from his sauce. This allows home cooks to add their own cream or milk, personalizing their culinary experience. “All you have to do is bring your sauce up to a simmer,” explained Carbone. “One jar of sauce, two cups of heavy cream, and two tablespoons of butter… It’s really that simple. We kind of did the work for you, I guess.” For those who prefer a vegan twist, full-fat oat milk and dairy-free butter substitutes can be used instead of heavy cream and butter.

But don’t limit yourself to just using this sauce with rigatoni! Chef Carbone encourages experimenting with different dishes. “You could certainly use this base sauce for lots of things,” he said. “I crack a couple eggs in it, and I make shakshuka in the morning. Abnormal for an Italian household.” So, let your culinary creativity run wild!

If you’re eager to taste this accidentally created wonder sauce, you can easily order jars through the Carbone Fine Foods website. Indulge in the flavors that have captivated celebrities and food enthusiasts alike. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the culinary magic of Carbone Fine Foods’ Spicy Vodka Sauce.