# Spicy Vodka Pasta with Fried Calamari

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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)

## Instructions

1. Soak the calamari in milk.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Dredge the calamari in the mixture until coated.
3. Deep fry the coated calamari in 350°F oil.
4. Toss the fried calamari with the ranch seasoning.
5. Sauté the onion in a pan with olive oil. Add the tomato paste and mix until combined.
6. Deglaze the pan with vodka, then stir in the heavy cream.
7. Transfer the mixture to a blender and process until smooth.
8. Boil the pasta shells in water.
9. Add the blended sauce back into the pan, whisk in the butter until melted, and toss in the cooked pasta.
10. Serve the pasta topped with burrata, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil, accompanied by the fried calamari.

## Equipment

- bowl
- whisk
- wire rack
- pot
- skimmer
- pan
- silicone spatula
- blender
- plate

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8n5x8Vq/
- Creator: newt
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d6130285-1e8e-42e3-85de-53cf6c714121
- Extracted: 2026-08-08

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