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Spicy Vodka Pasta

From @the_pastaqueen on TikTok ↗

Pasta in a creamy tomato and vodka sauce with chilli and Parmesan. Follow @the_pastaqueen's recipe with quantities and five cooking steps.

Estimated time
35 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
13
Spicy Vodka Pasta by @the_pastaqueen
Photo from @the_pastaqueen's original recipe video.

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How to make it

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

    Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, keeping a little cooking water.

  2. 2

    Make the sauce base

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan and soften the onion.

    Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook until fragrant.

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook it down until darkened.

  3. 3

    Add the vodka

    Pour in the vodka and stir, letting the alcohol cook off.

  4. 4

    Finish the sauce

    Lower the heat and stir in the cream and butter.

    Add the grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Combine and serve

    Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, loosening with a splash of cooking water.

    Serve topped with basil leaves and extra parmesan.

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Questions about spicy vodka pasta

How long does spicy vodka pasta take?
The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 35 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The quantities listed are for 4 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.
Who created this recipe?
This recipe was shared by @the_pastaqueen on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.