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Spicy Vodka Pasta Sauce

Fast, Simple, and Tasty
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: spicy vodka pasta sauce
Servings: 4
Author: Jimmy

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 Cloves Minced Garlic
  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 2 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Small Can Tomato Paste
  • ½ Cup Locatelli Cheese or Parmesan
  • 1 Small Diced Onion
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a sauté pan and add the diced onion. Sauté until the 1 small diced until onion becomes translucent, then add the 2 cloves minced garlic. Be careful not to burn the garlic as it will lose its flavor. This is also the time to add the 2 tbsp red pepper flakes. Stir well. 
  • Add the 2 oz vodka and 6 oz tomato paste simultaneously. You can ignite the vodka to burn off the alcohol if you'd like, leaving the flavor behind. Stir until completely combined.
  • Add the 1 cup of heavy cream and cook until it reduces (about 5 minutes). You can start cooking your pasta while the sauce is reducing. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add pasta water to thin it out, but no more than 1 cup. 
  • Blend in the 1/2 cup Locatelli cheese to thicken the sauce again. 
  • Your sauce is now ready for your pasta. Maybe Tagliatelle or Gnocchi. "Mangiamo" – your dish is ready to be enjoyed!

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