Penne alla vodka

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a pan.
  2. 2Add chopped shallots and minced garlic to the pan.
  3. 3Stir the shallots and garlic.
  4. 4Add chili flakes to the pan.
  5. 5Add Italian seasoning to the pan.
  6. 6Stir the ingredients.
  7. 7Add tomato paste to the pan.
  8. 8Mix the tomato paste with the other ingredients.
  9. 9Add vodka to the pan.
  10. 10Stir the mixture.
  11. 11Pour heavy cream into the pan.
  12. 12Whisk the sauce until combined.
  13. 13Add salt to the sauce.
  14. 14Stir in the salt.
  15. 15Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
  16. 16Add pasta water to the sauce.
  17. 17Mix the cheese and pasta water into the sauce.
  18. 18Add cooked penne pasta to the sauce.
  19. 19Stir the pasta into the sauce.
  20. 20Grate more Parmesan cheese over the pasta.
  21. 21Add butter to the pasta.
  22. 22Stir in the butter and cheese.
  23. 23Garnish with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz penne pasta or pasta of choice
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup vodka
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • Basil or parsley to garnish

Equipment

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Tips

  • Add vodka to the sauce if desired.
  • Garnish with basil or parsley.