Vodka Pasta
A creamy, tomatoey pasta with a hint of vodka and plenty of grated cheese. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is the perfect weeknight comfort meal.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- ¼ cup vodka
- 1.5 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the 1/4 cup vodka and 1.5 cups tomato sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated parmesan. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time if the sauce is too thick.
- 5
Serve immediately, topped with the 2 tbsp chopped parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
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