Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce
Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce
Brie Thompson
6
10 minutes
15 minutes
Creamy, tomato rich, and just a little smoky, this pasta with vodka cream sauce tastes like a restaurant dish and starts with a simple can of tomatoes. Sweet Smoked Chili Rub and Caramelized Garlic Infused Olive Oil bring smoky chili and mellow garlic flavor, while a splash of vodka and heavy cream make the sauce silky. Toss it with Penne Pasta, grate plenty of cheese on top, and dinner is done.
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Ingredients
- 1 Pasta Rock
- 1 lb Penne Pasta
- 2 Tbsp Caramelized Garlic Infused Olive Oil
- ½ Onion, minced (about ¼ cup)
- 1 Tbsp Sweet Smoked Chili Rub
- 1 (28 oz) can Diced Tomatoes
- ½ tsp Roasted Garlic Infused Sea Salt
- ⅓ cup Vodka
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- Parsley, chopped
- Roasted Garlic Infused Sea Salt, to taste
- Grated Pecorino or Parmesan Cheese, to finish
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the Pasta Rock for 2 minutes to salt the water, then remove. Add the Penne Pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes short of package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Heat Caramelized Garlic Infused Olive Oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add Sweet Smoked Chili Rub and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in the tomatoes and ½ tsp Roasted Garlic Infused Sea Salt. Add the vodka and simmer briskly over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until the alcohol flavor is cooked off, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the cream and cook until hot, about 1 minute.
Add the cooked pasta and toss over medium heat until the pasta absorbs some of the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley and adjust the seasoning with Roasted Garlic Infused Sea Salt. Divide among pasta bowls. Finish with the grated cheese. Serve immediately.