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Spicy Vodka Pasta

Irresistible Spicy Vodka Pasta That You'll Crave Daily

This Spicy Vodka Pasta combines a creamy texture with a delightful kick, perfect for satisfying your cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for sautéing garlic.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to control spice level.
  • 1/4 cup Vodka Can be substituted with white wine.
  • 14.5 oz can Crushed Tomatoes Forms the sauce base.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Creates a luscious creaminess.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Pasta Penne or rigatoni, choose shapes with ridges.
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • Fresh Basil Tear by hand for maximum flavor.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pasta pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in vodka, stir to combine, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and stir well.
  6. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. In a separate pot, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions.
  8. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta.
  9. Reduce heat on sauce and stir in heavy cream until incorporated.
  10. Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss until well-coated.
  11. Toss again, adjusting sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  12. Serve immediate and garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, or omit altogether. Always reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.

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