Spicy Vodka Pasta – A Creamy & Flavorful Dinner Recipe
This Spicy Vodka Pasta is the perfect comfort meal! Creamy, spicy, and bursting with flavor, it's a must-try for dinner recipes lovers.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the vodka and stir, letting it simmer for 1-2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring to coat. Use reserved pasta water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.