Name: Penne Alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. unsalted butter -; 1 shallot, finely chopped -; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped -; 1/2 c. tomato paste -; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -; 2 tbsp. vodka -; Kosher salt -; 1 lb. tubed pasta, such as penne or rigatoni -; 1/2 c. heavy cream -; 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for serving -; Fresh basil leaves, for serving -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Penne Alla Vodka

1. 3 tbsp. unsalted butter -

2. 1 shallot, finely chopped -

3. 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped -

4. 1/2 c. tomato paste -

5. 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -

6. 2 tbsp. vodka -

7. Kosher salt -

8. 1 lb. tubed pasta, such as penne or rigatoni -

9. 1/2 c. heavy cream -

10. 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for serving -

11. Fresh basil leaves, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Penne Alla Vodka

1. Stage

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.

2. Stage

Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until paste has coated shallots and garlic and is beginning to darken, about 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Add vodka and stir to incorporate, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Remove from heat.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 2 c. pasta water.

5. Stage

Return sauce to medium heat and add cream and 1/4 c. pasta water, stirring to combine. Add half of Parmesan and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta. Fold in remaining Parmesan, adding more pasta water (about 1 Tbsp. at a time) if the sauce is looking dry; season with salt, if needed.

6. Stage

Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan and basil.