Penne alla vodka
SERVES
4
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
20
MINUTES
CUISINE
COURSE
Main
Method
In a heavy-based saucepan, fry the onion, garlic and chilli over a low heat for five minutes until softened. Stir in the vodka and bring to a boil.
Once reduced by half, stir in the cherry tomatoes, smashing the tomatoes with your spoon. At this point, put your pasta on to boil. Stir in your double cream, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer, cooking slowly for ten minutes. Before serving, add a tablespoon of pasta water to your sauce and toss the pasta through.
Serve with Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 onion, finely sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
¼ tsp dried chilli flakes (more if you wish)
4 tbsp vodka
1 tin cherry tomatoes
150ml double cream
350g penne
Parmesan, grated
Basil, to serve
Method
In a heavy-based saucepan, fry the onion, garlic and chilli over a low heat for five minutes until softened. Stir in the vodka and bring to a boil.
Once reduced by half, stir in the cherry tomatoes, smashing the tomatoes with your spoon. At this point, put your pasta on to boil. Stir in your double cream, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer, cooking slowly for ten minutes. Before serving, add a tablespoon of pasta water to your sauce and toss the pasta through.
Serve with Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
