DINNER IN 30 MINUTES: Spicy Vodka Pasta

You want to start cooking but you don’t have the time? This recipe is part of a series of recipes that include dinners that you can make at home within 30 minutes.

​The full series, containing all recipes will be available on PDF and E-Book at the end of semester.

 

Step 1/5

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 2/5

Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until paste has coated shallots and garlic and is beginning to darken, 5 minutes.

Step 3/5

Add vodka to pot and stir to incorporate, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Turn off heat.

Step 4/5

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining.

Step 5/5

Return sauce to medium heat and add 1/4 cup of pasta water and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add half the Parmesan and stir until melted. Turn off heat and stir in cooked pasta. Fold in remaining Parmesan, adding more pasta water (about a tablespoon at a time) if the sauce is looking dry. Season with salt if needed. Serve topped with more Parmesan and torn basil leaves.

 

A video instruction for this recipe can be found here

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