Meatless Monday? Need a quick dish to cook after a long day at the beach? Tired of paying ten plus dollars to order a dish that’s so simple to make yourself. Fret not. Here it is. It’s the simplest of recipes, it’s a keeper for your recipe collection. Have a bit of pasta! I chose the mini penne in this recipe, just because they’re cute…..
What you’ll need:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 shallot, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tbsp vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup pasta cooking water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound penne
- 2 oz parmesan cheese, grated or shaved
- fresh basil for garnish
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste and cook another 5 minutes, while still stirring occasionally. Add vodka and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add cream and red pepper flakes and stir continuously until well blended. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add pasta and combine, then add parmesan and combine. Serve hot and immediately, garnish with basil leaves.
Bon Appétit!
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