DELICIOUS QUICK & EASY PASTA ALLA VODKA | 20 MINUTE RECIPE TUTORIAL | WEEKNIGHT MEAL

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino cheese offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.

Boil 1 pound of fresh pasta according to package instructions, then strain and reserve some pasta water.

In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil until warm.

Add 1 diced shallot to the oil and sauté slightly.

Add 2 tbsp of minced garlic and sauté, being careful not to burn it.

Stir in 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper, adjusting to taste.

Add a pinch of salt to the aromatics and sauté together.

Mix in 4 oz of tomato paste and cook to develop flavor.

Pour in 1/4 cup of vodka to deglaze the pan, cooking until evaporated (about 20 seconds).

Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream and mix until incorporated, creating a pinkish-orange sauce.

Stir in fresh basil, black pepper, and 1 to 2 tsp of salt to taste.

Grate in some cheese (parmesan, aged gouda, or pecorino romano) and mix well.

If desired, add butter for richness, though not necessary.

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, mixing well.

If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.

Plate the pasta and serve.

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