Vodkapasta
recipe

A delicious and creamy tomato pasta with a hint of spice from chili. This one-pan recipe is enhanced with plenty of Parmesan cheese.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 300 g pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 red chili, finely chopped (to taste)
- 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 100 ml vodka
- 200 ml heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and reserve a bit of the pasta water.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft.
3. Add the crushed garlic and chili, and cook for an additional minute.
4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vodka. Allow to simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water.
7. Serve immediately topped with generous amounts of grated Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 550 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g

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