Herbed Spicy Vodka Pasta- Elevating the already amazing Vodka sauce to another level
Welcome to a culinary journey that promises to elevate your taste buds to new heights! My Herbed Spicy Vodka Pasta recipe is an elevated twist on the classic Vodka sauce, taking the already amazing flavors to another level. Infused with a flavorful blend of aromatic herbs and a kick of spice, this dish is a celebration of bold and vibrant tastes.
The rich and creamy texture of the vodka-infused sauce, perfectly complemented by the freshness of herbs, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and sophistication. It will be a showstopper on any table! Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a cooking enthusiast, our Herbed Spicy Vodka Pasta is a delightful adventure that will leave you craving more. Elevate your dining experience with our Herbed Spicy Vodka Pasta - because some dishes are meant to be savored at a higher level. Vodka sauce is something you cant go wrong with!
Happy Cooking!
Servings: 8-10 servings
Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cooking Time: 25-30 mins
Total Time: 40-50 mins
Ingredients:
12-14 oz pasta of your choice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
5-6 cloves of garlic thinly sliced
2-3 shallots thinly sliced
1/4-1/3 cup basil leaves and parsley leaves finely chopped
1/2-1 tbsp chili flakes as per taste
1/2 cup tomato paste
1-2 tsp salt as per taste
1/2 tsp pepper
1/3 cup vodka
1/2-3/4 cup pasta water
2/3 cup cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan
Directions:
Put water to boil in a saucepan with salt. Boil pasta till al dente. Keep aside and reserve pasta water. I like to boil the pasta once the tomato paste is cooking.
In a pan, add olive oil and butter. Keep it on a low-medium flame.
Add the sliced garlic and shallots and cook it on low flame till it starts browning. It can take about 6-8 mins.
Add the chopped herbs and chili flakes and mix.
Add the tomato paste and cook it well. Keep stirring it and cook till the oil starts separating, it can take about 6-7 mins.
Add the salt, and pepper and mix
Add the vodka and mix it in. This helps deglaze the pan as well. Cook it for 3-4 mins and let it evaporate.
Add pasta water and mix while letting it thicken.
Add the cream and milk and mix, cooking for 3-4 mins.
Add cheese and mix till almost incorporated.
The sauce is ready, add the boiled pasta and toss it well. Mix well for 1-2 minutes and its ready!
Serve warm. Garnish with grated Parmesan, chopped herbs, and chili flakes.
Tip/Notes:
Make sure you let the sauce cook so that the vodka will cook off and evaporate. If you don’t cook the sauce enough, you may end up with an aftertaste from the alcohol.
This dish is great, but you can add other ingredients to make it your own such as mushrooms, corn, zucchini or meat.
You can use vegetable stock instead of vodka.
Use tomato paste and NOT canned tomato as it gives a rich velvety texture.
