Recipe
Spicy vodka orecchiette
Lotte Boonstra
13 Sep 2023
Serves
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
The viral vodka pasta recipe that everyone's raving about is here to exceed your expectations. If you've ever enjoyed the rich flavors of wine-infused pasta sauces, you're in for a real treat with vodka. This pasta creation features a luxuriously creamy tomato sauce, elevated by the addition of vodka and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Olive oil for baking
1 white onion
5 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chili flakes
70 grams tomato paste
70 milliliters vodka
200 milliliters soy cooking cream
1 cup pasta water
1/2 lemon
1 cube plantbased butter
4 sprigs fresh parsley
400 grams orecchiette
Vegan cheese (optional)
Instructions
01
Begin by boiling your orecchiette in generously salted water according to the package instructions. Remember to save 1-2 cups of that precious pasta water for later use in the sauce.
02
Next, finely mince the onion and garlic.
03
Heat a thin layer of oil in a frying pan, then add the minced onion and garlic. Sauté them for a few minutes until they become aromatic, and the onion takes on a translucent glow.
04
Introduce the chili flakes into the mix and sauté for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, releasing their fiery essence.
05
Now, add the tomato paste and let it sizzle for a few minutes. This process helps tame the tartness of the tomato paste.
06
Time to infuse some spirits! Deglaze your pan with vodka and cook until all traces of alcohol have gracefully evaporated.
07
Pour in the cream and continue to cook for a few more minutes until the sauce slightly thickens, merging seamlessly with the flavors.
08
Achieve your desired sauce consistency by adding 1 cup (or more) of the saved pasta water.
09
Brighten up your sauce with the zest of 1/4 to 1/2 lemon and the juice of half a lemon.
10
Chop the parsley finely, and let it join the sauce party.
11
Turn off the heat and mix your cooked orecchiette into the sauce, letting it soak up all the rich flavors. Finish it off with a sprinkle of your favorite vegan cheese.