Spicy Vodka Pasta
Looking for a delicious and unique pasta recipe? Try our spicy vodka pasta recipe. It's packed with flavors and will surely be a hit at your next dinner party.
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Ingredients
- 1 Pound Uncooked Pasta Noodles
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Cup White Onion
- 6 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 6 Ounces Tomato Paste
- 3 Ounces Vodka
- 1¼ Cup Plant-Based Heavy Cream
- ¾ Cup Vegan Parmesan
- 2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
- 2 Tbsp Basil
Instructions
- Bring pasta to al dente in boiling water as directed. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Remove water and set aside
- Add olive oil to a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Heat oil and add garlic and onion
- Next, add salt, sugar, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Turn often until the onion is translucent, 3–5 minutes
- Put the tomato paste in the pan's center and garlic and onions on one side. Rotate often until the tomato paste turns dark crimson and caramelizes, 3–5 minutes
- Combine vodka, tomato paste, garlic, and onions in a bowl. Cook till vodka is gone, 1–2 minutes
- Whisk in heavy cream. Three to five minutes, simmer
- Add butter, parmesan, and ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Stir the sauce until the butter and parmesan melt and it becomes rich and smooth
- If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of pasta water at a time. I use only ½ cup of the pasta water I preserved
- Add cooked spaghetti and mix. Check and adjust spices
- Enjoy immediately after adding fresh basil, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes!
Nutrition
Calories: 1011kcal