Pasta alla vodka

Adapted from https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/cherry-tomato-pasta-alla-vodka

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Saute shallot in a large skillet with olive oil for 1 minute and watch that they do not burn during this process. They will be cooking for awhile with the cherry tomatoes!

Step 2

Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, sauteing for a minute to allow spices to bloom. Add garlic and saute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add cherry tomatoes to pan and cook on medium heat until the tomatoes begin to burst and can easily be smashed with a spoon.

Step 4

Meanwhile, place a large, heavily salted pot of water on to boil.

Step 5

Remove about half of the cherry tomatoes and blend until smooth, return to pan.

Step 6

When water boils, cook according to package directions.

Step 7

Meanwhile, add the vodka and stir in the sodium citrate, if using. (The sodium citrate helps the cheese not become stringy). Simmer while pasta boils.

Step 8

A couple of minutes before the pasta is finished, stir in butter and Parmesan. Blend well until both melt into sauce.

Step 9

Drain parts, reserving 1/4 cup pasta and add water to sauce. Remove from heat and stir in half and half.

Step 10

Stir in pasta. Tear basil and serve on top of pasta.