Description
Spicy Vodka Pasta is a quick and indulgent dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine right to your table in just 15 minutes. This creamy pasta features a harmonious blend of toasted tomato paste, smooth vodka, and a kick from red pepper flakes, creating a delightful flavor profile that’s both comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb orecchiette or preferred pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then reserve some pasta water.
- In a deep sauté pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Sauté onions until softened (5–7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Stir in tomato paste and cook until darkened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in vodka and let it evaporate (roughly 1 minute).
- Add heavy cream and red pepper flakes; cook until slightly thickened (2–3 minutes).
- Toss in the drained pasta along with reserved water.
- Mix in parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese and basil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg