Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Pasta alla Vodka



A few weeks ago while I was watching a cooking show, my boys saw this dish and asked me to make it for dinner.  Since I had all the ingredients in my pantry I didn't hesitate to give this recipe a try.  It was easy, tasty and delicious!

Ingredients:

1 lb. pasta (recipe called for Penne, but you can use any tubular pasta of your choice)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole medium onion, chopped finely
3 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup vodka
One 14-ounce can tomato puree or tomato sauce 1 cup heavy cream 1 generous pinch red pepper flakes, plus more if needed
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Grated Parmesan, for serving
Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (optional)


Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions.


Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until soft. Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame (remove the pan from the heat before adding). Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the tomato puree. Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then turn heat to the lowest simmer possible. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste. Finally, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine. Sprinkle on the Parmesan, then sprinkle on more red pepper flakes and basil, if desired.


Source:  Recipe courtesy of "Ree Drummond - The Pioneer Woman" - Slightly adapted.

5 comments:

Annie said...

Una receta muy sabrosa e inusual por el vodka, me despierta curiosidad.
Mohana espero que tu mamá siga mejorando.
Un abrazo muy grande.

Gloria Baker said...

se ve delicioso Mohana,. seguimos rezando por tu mamá. besos

Pilarh said...

Yo también lo hice con su receta, muy rico!

Unknown said...

Me tincó vecina, y también tengo todos los ingredientes, así que tenemos listo el almuerzo para mañana! Un besito! espero que tu mami esté mejor!

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