Penne alla Vodka

Method

1. 1
   • olive oil 2 tbsp
   • onion 1
   • garlic 3
   • chilli flakes 1 tsp

   Soften the onion — Heat the olive oil and soften the onion for 6 minutes, then add the garlic and chili flakes and cook 1 minute more.

   ⏱6 min
2. 2
   • tomato paste 150 g
   • heavy cream 2 dl
   • vodka 4 tbsp

   Make the vodka sauce — Stir in the tomato paste and fry for 5 minutes until deep red. Take the pan off the heat, add the vodka, then return to medium heat and simmer for 3 minutes to reduce. Whisk in the cream until smooth.

   ⏱8 min
3. 3
   • penne 400 g

   Cook the penne — Meanwhile cook the penne in salted boiling water for 11 minutes until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water.

   ⏱11 min
4. 4
   • penne 400 g
   • Parmesan 60 g
   • fresh basil to taste

   Toss pasta with the sauce — Toss the drained penne through the sauce with the Parmesan, loosening with pasta water into a silky coating. Finish with torn basil and serve.