Penne Alla Vodka

20m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Sauté one minced shallot in olive oil.
  2. 2Add in two minced cloves of garlic and a teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  3. 3Add six ounces of tomato paste and let it cook off before adding in the vodka.
  4. 4Let the mixture cook and evaporate, then add three-quarters of a cup of heavy cream and gently mix.
  5. 5Add pecorino or parmesan cheese.
  6. 6Finish the sauce with pasta water and a few knobs of cold butter.
  7. 7Add the cooked al dente penne pasta and mix well.

Ingredients

  • 1 minced shallot
  • 2 olive oil
  • 2 minced cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 vodka
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup pecorino or parmesan cheese
  • 1 pasta water
  • 4 cold butter
  • 1 serving penne pasta

Equipment

panwooden spatula