Creamy Vodka Pasta

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. 2In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  3. 3In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  4. 4Add diced shallot, a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes; cook for a few minutes.
  5. 5Add diced shallot, a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes; cook for a few minutes.
  6. 6Add diced shallot, a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes; cook for a few minutes.
  7. 7Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  8. 8Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  9. 9Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  10. 10Add 4 ounces of tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
  11. 11Add 4 ounces of tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
  12. 12Add 4 ounces of tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
  13. 13Boil water in a saucepan, add salt and olive oil. Add 1 pound of pasta shells and cook according to package directions.
  14. 14Boil water in a saucepan, add salt and olive oil. Add 1 pound of pasta shells and cook according to package directions.
  15. 15Boil water in a saucepan, add salt and olive oil. Add 1 pound of pasta shells and cook according to package directions.
  16. 16Stir the tomato paste, shallot, and garlic mixture.
  17. 17Stir the tomato paste, shallot, and garlic mixture.
  18. 18Stir the tomato paste, shallot, and garlic mixture.
  19. 19Add two airplane bottles (about 150ml) of vodka and cook until the alcohol smell disappears.
  20. 20Add two airplane bottles (about 150ml) of vodka and cook until the alcohol smell disappears.
  21. 21Add two airplane bottles (about 150ml) of vodka and cook until the alcohol smell disappears.
  22. 22Add 1 cup of heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
  23. 23Add 1 cup of heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
  24. 24Add 1 cup of heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
  25. 25Whisk until well combined and cook for about three minutes.
  26. 26Whisk until well combined and cook for about three minutes.
  27. 27Whisk until well combined and cook for about three minutes.
  28. 28Add 2-3 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley, 8 chopped basil leaves, and 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
  29. 29Add 2-3 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley, 8 chopped basil leaves, and 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
  30. 30Add 2-3 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley, 8 chopped basil leaves, and 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
  31. 31Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
  32. 32Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
  33. 33Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
  34. 34Add a couple of tablespoons of butter and some pasta water to create a creamy consistency.
  35. 35Add a couple of tablespoons of butter and some pasta water to create a creamy consistency.
  36. 36Add a couple of tablespoons of butter and some pasta water to create a creamy consistency.
  37. 37Top with more grated parmesan cheese and parsley.
  38. 38Top with more grated parmesan cheese and parsley.
  39. 39Top with more grated parmesan cheese and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pasta
  • 1 lb Pasta
  • 1 lb Pasta
  • 2 T Olive Oil
  • 2 T Olive Oil
  • 2 T Olive Oil
  • 3 T Butter
  • 3 T Butter
  • 3 T Butter
  • 1 tsp Red Chile Flakes
  • 1 tsp Red Chile Flakes
  • 1 tsp Red Chile Flakes
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Shallot
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 4 oz Tomato Paste
  • 4 oz Tomato Paste
  • 4 oz Tomato Paste
  • 3 airplane bottles Vodka
  • 3 airplane bottles Vodka
  • 3 airplane bottles Vodka
  • 1 C Heavy Cream
  • 1 C Heavy Cream
  • 1 C Heavy Cream
  • 0 Salt
  • 0 Salt
  • 0 Salt
  • 0 Pepper
  • 0 Pepper
  • 0 Pepper
  • 2 T Flat Leaf Parsley
  • 2 T Flat Leaf Parsley
  • 2 T Flat Leaf Parsley
  • 8 Basil Leaves
  • 8 Basil Leaves
  • 8 Basil Leaves
  • 1 C Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 C Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 C Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.5 C Pasta Water
  • 0.5 C Pasta Water
  • 0.5 C Pasta Water

Equipment

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