Spicy Vodka Pasta (Penne alla Vodka)
Discover a surprising and delicious recipe for spicy vodka pasta (penne alla Vodka)! This unique combination of pasta and creamy sauce will delight your taste buds and transport you on a culinary journey full of refined flavors. Savor this exceptional dish with your loved ones and enjoy a memorable gastronomic experience!
Ingredients
- 15 oz pasta rigatoni or penne
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
- ⅔ cup tomato paste
- 1 ⅓ cups liquid cream
- 3 teaspoons red chili pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water with a teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the instructions on the package. Remove a cup of water from the pasta and set it aside.
- Put a pan on medium heat, add the olive oil.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste and sauté for about 4-5 minutes.
- The tomato paste will darken in color. This process will remove the acidity from it.
- Add the liquid cream and mix until incorporated.
- Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring.
- Add chili flakes, dried basil, salt and black pepper. Mix again.
- Add the grated parmesan, butter and pasta water.
- Mix until the sauce is homogeneous and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix to cover them with sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and chili flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 662kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 12gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 279mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1341IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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