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The Perfect Vodka Pasta

I think I've finally perfected this viral pasta! A few things to make sure you do: reserve about a cup of starchy pasta water, grate your garlic, add your seasonings with the garlic and shallot, and cook off your tomato paste. Enjoy!

A plate of vodka pasta

Ingredients

  • 1lb pasta of choice (reserve pasta water)

  • 2T olive oil

  • 2T butter

  • 1 shallot diced

  • 2-3 garlic cloves, grated

  • 1T red pepper (to taste)

  • 1-2t salt (to taste)

  • 1t black pepper (to taste)

  • 1t oregano (optional)

  • 1 tube tomato pasta (4.5oz)

  • 50ml vodka (a little less than 1/3 cup)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

  • Fresh basil and parmesan to garnish


Instructions

  1. Boil your pasta in heavily salted water, 3 minutes less than package instructions. You want the pasta to finish cooking in the sauce

  2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and 1T of butter over medium heat. Add in your shallot, garlic, and seasonings. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

  3. Add in your tomato paste and stir. Cook for about 3-4 minutes (don’t skip this step, you need to cook off the tomato paste before adding the vodka)

  4. Pour in your pasta and stir to combine. Simmer for a couple of minutes.

  5. Reduce heat to low. Add in your cream and remaining butter, stir to combine.

  6. Add in your cooked pasta along with about 1/2 cup pasta water. Stir for a few minutes to get that silky smooth sauce.

  7. Adjust your seasonings, add in your parm, and a little extra butter. Top with more parm and fresh basil. Enjoy!

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