Pasta alla Vodka
Ingredients
- ½ (16-oz) pkg penne pasta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- ¼ cup vodka
- ½ (4.5-oz) tube tomato paste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ (0.5-oz) pkg fresh basil, thinly sliced
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving ¾ cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot, garlic, and crushed red pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shallot is just tender. Add vodka; simmer 2 to 3 minutes until reduced by half.
- Add tomato paste; cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add ½ cup pasta water; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until a sauce forms. Add ¼ cup heavy cream; simmer 1 minute. Add remaining cream, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Toss sauce with hot cooked pasta. Add remaining ¼ cup pasta water only if needed. Sprinkle with basil and cheese before serving.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | |
| Calories |
614
|
614
|
| Fat (g) | 30 | 30 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 16 | 16 |
| Protein (g) | 19 | 19 |
| Carb (g) | 64 | 64 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 358 | 358 |
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