Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce

Step 1

Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Reserve a bit of pasta cooking liquid for the sauce.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the minced or crushed garlic. Cook, stirring for 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the cream, tomato paste & vodka to the pan.

Step 4

Then, add 1/8 c of pasta cooking liquid (per person). Stir to combine.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low & simmer until the pasta is done.

Step 6

Drain the pasta. Add it to the pan with the sauce. Toss to combine.

Step 7

Remove from heat. Garnish with shaved or grated parmesan. Season with salt & pepper. Enjoy!