Description
Enjoy a delightful bowl of Spicy Pasta alla Vodka, featuring creamy sauce, aromatic garlic, and a hint of chili. This easy, flavorful recipe is perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner!
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried chili flakes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 4 tbsp butter
- pinch of flakey sea salt
- 1 lb pasta, penne
- 1 burrata, optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a pot of heavily salted boiling water according to package instructions for al dente. Drain two minutes earlier and reserve 1/2 – 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large frypan, heat olive oil on medium and sauté onions and garlic for 3 – 4 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Stir occasionally to avoid burning the garlic. Add oregano and chili flakes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Fry tomato paste in the same pan on high heat for 2 – 3 minutes until caramelized and deep red. Add vodka and simmer until 80% of the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for 1 minute on medium heat until bubbling. Reduce heat to low and mix in the cream with a pinch of salt.
- Combine the cooked pasta into the sauce along with parmesan and butter. Gradually add reserved pasta water to create a silky texture. Top with extra cheese, chili flakes, and burrata if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Make sure to stir the garlic frequently to prevent it from burning.
To add freshness, top with fresh herbs like basil before serving.
The dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the burrata.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 120mg