Try this spicy twist on the viral vodka pasta recipe

Start by mincing garlic finely.

Add sesame seeds, star anise, and dried chilies into a pan to toast and release their oils.

In a bowl, combine chili flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, fried shallots, and soy sauce.

Once the spices are toasted, add them to the bowl.

Heat vegetable oil in a separate pan.

Cook onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.

Drain the cooked penne pasta.

Add tomato paste to the pan and cook until it turns brick red.

Deglaze the pan with vodka after the tomato paste is ready.

Stir in heavy cream and mix until fully combined.

Add the drained pasta to the sauce and mix well.

Add homemade chili oil to the pasta, adjusting the amount to taste.

Plate the pasta and top with more chili oil, black pepper, and fresh basil.

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