Sundried Tomato Vodka Pasta

AuthorShaina NandCategory

A twist on the classic vodka pasta recipe with some sundried tomatoes topped off with some fresh ricotta cheese - you will not be disappointed!

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
Base
 1 package of penne pasta
 1 large yellow onion or 2 small ones
 6 cloves of garlic
Vodka Sauce
 1 small can of tomato paste
 1 cup whipping cream
 ½ cup vodka
 3 tbsp butter
 1 cup sundried tomatoes
 1 cup parmesan
 ½ cup pasta water
Herbs & Spices
 1 tsp salt
 1 tsp pepper
 2 tbsp paprika
 2 tbsp cumin
 2 tbsp garlic powder
 2 tbsp chili flakes
 1 tbsp oregano
Topping
 ricotta cheese
 italian parsley
 parmesan
 lemon zest
1

Boil your pasta as per the instructions on your package.

2

Saute your onions and garlic over medium heat in some olive oil.

3

Add in the tomato paste and spices once the onions and garlic are golden. Cook for 3-4 minutes and allow the flavours to come out from the spices.

4

Add in the whipping cream, vodka and pasta water. Allow it to simmer on low heat and thicken for about 8-10 minutes.

5

Taste test the sauce and ensure it tastes alright because I won't lie, I did wing the recipe as I always do but I was tipsy when I got to the sauce part LOL. But I think this is pretty close. If it needs more of something, add it in.

6

Add the butter in and mix. Toss in the parmesan, sundried tomatoes and some parsley. Mix and allow it to simmer for a few more minutes.

7

Add in the pasta and mix. Top off with ricotta and parsley. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Base
 1 package of penne pasta
 1 large yellow onion or 2 small ones
 6 cloves of garlic
Vodka Sauce
 1 small can of tomato paste
 1 cup whipping cream
 ½ cup vodka
 3 tbsp butter
 1 cup sundried tomatoes
 1 cup parmesan
 ½ cup pasta water
Herbs & Spices
 1 tsp salt
 1 tsp pepper
 2 tbsp paprika
 2 tbsp cumin
 2 tbsp garlic powder
 2 tbsp chili flakes
 1 tbsp oregano
Topping
 ricotta cheese
 italian parsley
 parmesan
 lemon zest

Directions

1

Boil your pasta as per the instructions on your package.

2

Saute your onions and garlic over medium heat in some olive oil.

3

Add in the tomato paste and spices once the onions and garlic are golden. Cook for 3-4 minutes and allow the flavours to come out from the spices.

4

Add in the whipping cream, vodka and pasta water. Allow it to simmer on low heat and thicken for about 8-10 minutes.

5

Taste test the sauce and ensure it tastes alright because I won't lie, I did wing the recipe as I always do but I was tipsy when I got to the sauce part LOL. But I think this is pretty close. If it needs more of something, add it in.

6

Add the butter in and mix. Toss in the parmesan, sundried tomatoes and some parsley. Mix and allow it to simmer for a few more minutes.

7

Add in the pasta and mix. Top off with ricotta and parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

Sundried Tomato Vodka Pasta
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