Spicy Vodka Pasta with Fried Calamari
Serves 2
Directions
- 1Soak the calamari in milk.
- 2Whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Dredge the calamari in the mixture until coated.
- 3Deep fry the coated calamari in 350°F oil.
- 4Toss the fried calamari with the ranch seasoning.
- 5Sauté the onion in a pan with olive oil. Add the tomato paste and mix until combined.
- 6Deglaze the pan with vodka, then stir in the heavy cream.
- 7Transfer the mixture to a blender and process until smooth.
- 8Boil the pasta shells in water.
- 9Add the blended sauce back into the pan, whisk in the butter until melted, and toss in the cooked pasta.
- 10Serve the pasta topped with burrata, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil, accompanied by the fried calamari.
Ingredients
- 1 package calamari
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 bag pasta shells
- 1 whole onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 ball burrata
- 2 leaf basil (optional)
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Equipment
bowlwhiskwire rackpotskimmerpansilicone spatulablenderplate
