Easy Fusilli Alla Vodka Pasta With Sauce Recipe

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WEBOct 15, 2019 · Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta. Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce; add the butter …

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, brick-red and starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add the vodka and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the cream and red pepper flakes, stirring to fully combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat; once boiling, add the fusilli and cook, stirring occasionally, until just shy of al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
3. Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce; add the butter and enough pasta water to thin the sauce slightly. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and the pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes. Add more pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. Season with salt and pepper and add the 1 ounce of Parmesan cheese, tossing to coat. Serve with additional ground Parmesan and chopped fresh basil.

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