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Spicy Vodka Sauce Pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb pasta shells reserve 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup vodka see note for making without
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes adjust to preference
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to preference
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper adjust to preference
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil, chopped for topping

Instructions:

  • Cook shell pasta according to package directions or al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in saucepan on stove over medium heat.
  • Once warm, add shallot and saute for two minutes.
  • Add garlic and saute for another minute.
  • Add tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for another minute.
  • Pour in vodka. Stir to combine with mixture. Reduce by half.
  • Pour in heavy cream. Stir well. Once simmering, turn down heat slightly.
  • Add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently until spicy vodka sauce thickens. A couple minutes or so.
  • Add drained shell pasta to saucepan.
  • Add butter, reserved pasta water and stir until everything is well combined and saucy.
  • Add Parmesan and stir until melted and combined.
  • Top with fresh basil and serve
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