Pasta alla Vodka
This pasta alla vodka is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. An easy Italian-inspired dinner recipe made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 822kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 shallots minced
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 32 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- coarse salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta such as penne rigate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 20 leaves fresh basil shredded or torn
- crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, garlic, and shallots. Cook gently, stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes, until the shallots are soft and fragrant.1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive, 1 Tablespoon butter, 2 cloves garlic, 2 shallots
- Pour in the vodka, and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes so it reduces by about half.1 cup vodka
- Stir in the chicken stock and crushed tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a gentle bubble, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1 cup chicken stock, 32 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Use this time to prepare any sides or salad you are serving with it.1 pound pasta
- Stir the heavy cream into the sauce and let it heat just until it begins to bubble again, then remove from the heat. Drain the pasta and toss it immediately with the sauce and fresh basil. Salt and pepper to taste and serve warm with crusty bread on the side.coarse salt and pepper, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 20 leaves fresh basil, crusty bread
Nutrition
Calories: 822kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 1065mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1147IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 5mg