Vodka Is Not Only Great As A Drink, But It's Also Amazing In Pasta Sauces, Especially This Pasta Alla Vodka.
Learn how to make this delicious pasta alla vodka which requires minimal ingredients, time & effort. The best part about this recipe is not only is it super easy to put together, but it’s also delicious.
Chilli is added to give this recipe a little kick, but it can be left out by all means. The rich tomato vodka sauce is smooth & the vodka adds a touch of heat & a sharp bite which compliments the tomato sauce exceptionally well; it also helps balance the flavours from the tomatoes & cream.
Ingredients
- 500g (1.1lbs) - Penne Or Pasta Of Your Choice
- 1 ½ Tbsp (30ml) - Olive Oil
- 1 - Brown (Yellow) Onion, Finely Diced
- 5 - Garlic Cloves, Minced
- ¾ tsp - Chilli Flakes
- 150g (5.2oz) - Tomato Paste
- 2 Tbsp (40ml) - Vodka Of Your Choice
- 250ml (1 Cup) - Full Fat Cream
- 5g (0.2oz) - Basil, Roughly Chopped
- Seasoning To Taste
Instructions
- Place a pot of water onto a high heat and bring to a boil. Generously season with sea salt flakes. Cook the pasta as per your packet instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add in the diced brown (yellow) onion & saute for 3 minutes or until golden and slightly translucent. Add in the minced garlic and saute for 45 seconds.
- Add in the tomato paste & dried chilli, mix well and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until deep red and the tomato paste oil starts to release. Pour in the vodka and deglaze for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add in the full fat cream, bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Turn off heat and check for seasoning.
- Add the cooked pasta into the sauce straight from the pot using a kitchen spider or tongs (it's okay to bring over some of the pasta water at this stage). Mix well and reserve 1 cup (250ml) of the pasta water. Mix the pasta into the sauce.
- Once mixed, add in a few splashes of the pasta water to create your desired consistency, mixing before adding in more. Add in the parmesan cheese, mix, check for seasoning and remove from the stovetop.
- Serve in bowls or on plates, grate over some fresh parmesan cheese & garnish with basil, extra virgin olive oil and cracked black pepper. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Pasta Storage Instructions
This pasta can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months in an airtight container.
Pasta Reheating Instructions
To reheat, place the pasta in a pan over medium-high heat and heat it gently until hot throughout. Alternatively, it can be reheated in bursts in the microwave.
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I can vouch for this one. It was a real surprise for me to take the ingredients and have something so good to eat.
Thank you, Steven. Happy to hear you enjoyed it.