Vodka Pasta
Creamy tomato pasta with vodka and fresh herbs.
Pasta
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe
Ingredients
- 500g Rigatoni Pasta
- 240ml Thickened Cream
- 125g Tomato Paste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes
- 1 Shot (45ml) Vodka
- to taste Salt and Black Pepper
- for garnish Fresh Basil or Parsley
- for serving Grated Parmesan Cheese
Method
- 1. Boil Rigatoni in salted water until al dente; save 1/2 cup of water for the sauce, then drain.
- 2. Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for a few minutes.
- 3. Add tomato paste and chili flakes; cook until it starts to brown in the pan.
- 4. Deglaze with vodka, scraping the bottom of the pot. Reduce heat to low.
- 5. Slowly pour in thickened cream, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
- 6. Toss the cooked Rigatoni into the sauce until well coated.
- 7. Add some of the boiled salted water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- 8. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, drizzle with a little olive oil, and serve with Parmesan cheese.