Pasta alla Vodka Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Enjoy a classic Pasta alla Vodka with creamy sauce and robust flavors. Perfect for any occasion, easy to make, and absolutely delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Main, pasta

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 760kcal

Ingredients

1 lb Pasta
1/2 cup Pecorino Romano Plus extra for garnish
1 cup Onion diced
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 tbsp Olive oil
6 oz Tomato paste
1 cup Half and Half
1/2 cup Vodka
1/2 cup White wine
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp Ground nutmeg
1-2 cups Reserved pasta water
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
Basil or parsley for garnish, chopped

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium to medium-low heat.
2 tbsp Olive oil
Add onions to the skillet and cook for about 6 minutes until softened and slightly colored. Avoid burning.
1 cup Onion
Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper flakes.
3 cloves Garlic, 6 oz Tomato paste, 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
Drop pasta into the boiling water and cook until 1 minute less than al dente.
1 lb Pasta
Cook the tomato paste for 5 minutes, stirring continuously. Add vodka and white wine to the skillet, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the mixture by half.
1/2 cup Vodka, 1/2 cup White wine
Add one cup of reserved pasta water to the skillet and reduce heat to a simmer.
1-2 cups Reserved pasta water
Stir in half and half and nutmeg, continue to simmer, mixing well. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
1 cup Half and Half, 1 tsp Kosher salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 1/8 tsp Ground nutmeg
Add cooked pasta to the sauce, mixing well to coat. Simmer until pasta is al dente.
Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
1/2 cup Pecorino Romano
Garnish with basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Basil or parsley

Notes

Leftovers?

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a little cream or pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary.

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