Pasta Alla Vodka
Pasta Alla Vodka
Ingredients
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 250 g penne, or any short pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 3/4 cup cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- salt, to taste
To Finish
- 1 burrata
- fresh chives, chopped
- spicy chilli oil, optional
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the penne (or your chosen short pasta) and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the tomato paste, oregano, chilli flakes, and paprika to the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously to allow the tomato paste to caramelize slightly and deepen in flavour.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour in the vodka and hot water to deglaze the pan. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to cook off the alcohol and slightly reduce the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Lower the heat and stir in the cream, allowing the sauce to simmer gently on low heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Once the pasta is al dente, transfer it directly into the sauce along with a splash of pasta water. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce becomes glossy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Plate the pasta and top with chopped chives, a whole burrata, and a drizzle of spicy chilli oil if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pasta Alla Vodka
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 250 g penne, or any short pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 3/4 cup cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- salt, to taste
To Finish
- 1 burrata
- fresh chives, chopped
- spicy chilli oil, optional
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the penne (or your chosen short pasta) and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the tomato paste, oregano, chilli flakes, and paprika to the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously to allow the tomato paste to caramelize slightly and deepen in flavour.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour in the vodka and hot water to deglaze the pan. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to cook off the alcohol and slightly reduce the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Lower the heat and stir in the cream, allowing the sauce to simmer gently on low heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Once the pasta is al dente, transfer it directly into the sauce along with a splash of pasta water. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce becomes glossy.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Plate the pasta and top with chopped chives, a whole burrata, and a drizzle of spicy chilli oil if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min