====== Vodka Sauce ====== 

Tags: [[pasta]] - [[vegetarian]] - [[sauce]] - [[Gluten Free|GF]] - [[GF Vegetarian]] - [[GF pasta]] - \\ [[GF sauce]]\\ 
Active Time: 45 minutes \\ 
Passive Time: N/A \\ 
Serves: 4-6 \\

====Description====
Delicious, simple vodka sauce

====Source====
[[https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fusilli-alla-vodka-basil-parmesan|Bon Appetit]]

====Ingredients====
  *Olive oil: 1/4 cup \\ \\ 
  *Shallot: 1/2, finely chopped
  *Garlic: 1 clove, finely grated \\ \\ 
  *Tomato paste: 1/2 cup \\ \\ 
  *Vodka: 2 tbsp \\ \\ 
  *Heavy cream: 1 cup
  *Red pepper flakes: 1 tsp
  *Salt: to taste
  *Pepper: to taste \\ \\ 
  *Butter: 2 tbsp \\ \\ 
  *Parmesan: 1 oz, finely grated + more to serve \\ \\ 
  *Basil: 1/4 cup, chopped

====Notes====
  *Works with 1 lb dried pasta (or use GF pasta)

====Instructions====
  -Heat oil in large skillet over medium. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened - about 5 minutes
  -Add tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until paste is brick red and starts to caramelize, about 5 minutes
  -Add vodka and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes
  -Add cream and red pepper flakes and stir until well blended
  -Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from heat
  -Meanwhile, cook 1 lb pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta liquid and drain. Add pasta to skillet with sauce along with butter and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid
  -Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly and adding more pasta water as needed until butter has melted and a thick, glossy sauce has formed, about 2 minutes
  -Season with salt and pepper o taste, and add 1oz Parmesan, tossing to coat
  -Top with basil and more Parmesan to serve

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