Fusilli alla vodka Updated in September 2023

Ingredients

• 60 ml olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 120 ml tomato paste
• 2 tbsp vodka
• 250 ml heavy cream
• 1 tsp pepper flakes
• salt
• 500 g fusilli
• 2 tbsp butter
• 30 g parmesan
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Preparation

1. Start cooking the fusilli.
2. Cook the shallot in garlic in olive oil.
3. Add tomato paste, cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Stir in vodka, cook until it evaporates.
5. Add cream and red pepper flakes.
6. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce. Add pasta water as needed.
7. Add parmesan and butter. Season to taste.
8. Top with basil.

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