Vodka Pasta

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:46:05 GMT

Step 1

1. In a large sauce pan heat 60ml olive oil and add a small, diced garlic clove and 1/4 shallot or red onion.

Step 2

2. Add 60ml of tomato paste and cook until it darkens.

Step 3

3. Add one tablespoon of vodka if you have/fancy it, and wait for it to evaporate.

Step 4

4. Add 125ml of heavy cream and one teaspoon of red pepper flakes (more if you like it spicier).

Step 5

5. Keep stirring until the sauce is combined and season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

6. Remove the sauce from the heat and cook your pasta (230 grams).

Step 7

7. When the pasta is done, save 60ml of the pasta water before draining it.

Step 8

8. Add the pasta to your sauce, with the saved pasta water and one tablespoon of butter.

Step 9

9. Stir over a medium heat until the butter has melted, and the “sauce is saucy,” according to Gigi.

Step 10

10. Add 45g of parmesan cheese and stir.

Step 11

11. Serve topped with parmesan cheese and chopped basil

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