Creamy Vodka Pasta

"Believe me when I tell you this sauce is  so silky that it glistens… rich, creamy  and a little bit naughty with the voddy." - Caught Snackin'

 

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES  

COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES  

DIFFICULTY: EASY  

SERVES: 4  

VEGGIE  

 

INGREDIENTS  

1 onion, finely chopped  

2 garlic cloves, very finely   chopped  

2 red chillies, deseeded and   finely chopped  

250 ml (9 fl oz) double cream  

250 ml (9 fl oz) tomato passata  

500 g (1 lb 2 oz) spaghetti  

900 ml (32 fl oz) water  

60 g (2¼  oz) finely grated   vegetarian Parmesan   cheese  

25 ml (1 fl oz) shot of vodka  

handful of basil leaves  

salt and pepper  

 

METHOD 

Put the onion, garlic, chillies, cream, passata, spaghetti and measured water into a large, deep frying pan with   a well-fitting lid.  



Cover and bring to the boil over a medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes, or until   the pasta is cooked and has absorbed some of the sauce.  



Add the Parmesan and vodka and stir through, cooking for a further 2–3 minutes.  



Divide between 4 warmed bowls and serve, topped with a handful of basil leaves.  

 

This is an extract from Caught Snackin'

 

 
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