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 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
Base
1package of penne pasta
1large yellow onion or 2 small ones
6cloves of garlic
Vodka Sauce
1small can of tomato paste
1cupwhipping cream
½cupvodka
3tbspbutter
1cupsundried tomatoes
1cupparmesan
½cuppasta water
Herbs & Spices
1tspsalt
1tsppepper
2tbsppaprika
2tbspcumin
2tbspgarlic powder
2tbspchili flakes
1tbsporegano
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
1package of penne pasta
1large yellow onion or 2 small ones
6cloves of garlic
Vodka Sauce
1small can of tomato paste
1cupwhipping cream
½cupvodka
3tbspbutter
1cupsundried tomatoes
1cupparmesan
½cuppasta water
Herbs & Spices
1tspsalt
1tsppepper
2tbsppaprika
2tbspcumin
2tbspgarlic powder
2tbspchili flakes
1tbsporegano
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!
AuthorShaina NandCategoryPasta