# Creamy Vodka Tortiglioni & Burrata

A comforting bowl of pasta in creamy vodka sauce that is rich, spicy, and elevated by burrata, perfect for celebrating spring.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
- 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 ounces vodka
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Burrata cheese
- red pepper flakes, for garnish
- olive oil, for serving drizzle

## Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add about 1 tablespoon of Kosher salt to the boiling water.
3. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
4. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
5. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, shallots, and minced garlic.
6. Sauté for 1 minute.
7. Stir in the red pepper flakes.
8. Mix in the tomato paste.
9. Add the vodka.
10. Let the vodka cook for 30-60 seconds to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
11. Pour in the heavy cream.
12. Add 1/4 cup of grated Parmigiano Reggiano, along with a pinch of salt and the black pepper.
13. Stir well and reduce the heat to low.
14. Once the pasta is al dente, add it to the skillet.
15. Increase the heat to medium.
16. Add the remaining Parmigiano Reggiano and about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water.
17. Stir everything together, adding more pasta water if necessary, until the pasta is well-coated with a creamy sauce.
18. Adjust the sauce consistency according to your preference by adding more pasta water if it's too thick.
19. Serve the pasta in bowls.
20. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
21. Top with a piece of burrata.
22. Garnish with additional red pepper flakes.
23. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil.
24. Finish with a sprinkle of grated Parmigiano Reggiano, if desired, and serve warm.

## Equipment

- large pot
- large skillet

## Tips

- Reduce red pepper flakes if you prefer less spicy.
- Parmesan cheese can be used as a substitute if Parmigiano Reggiano is not available.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gWbLe5/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0c12e41d-7c56-4a71-b145-1aa39f8ba983
- Extracted: 2026-04-27

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