Tomato Vodka Pasta
Radiatori

Tomato Vodka Pasta

Tomato purée cooked down hard until it darkens, then vodka in and reduced completely before the crème fraîche. That order matters.

Caitlin Fitzpatrick

Feeds: 2
20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 300g Radiatori
  • 1tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, finely sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 4tbsp tomato purée

  • 1tsp dried chilli flakes

  • 100ml vodka

  • 200ml crème fraiche

  • 50g Parmesan, finely grated

  • Small handful basil, leaves picked and torn

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Method

1

Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat and cook the onion for 5min, until softened.

2

Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to pack instructions.

3

Stir the garlic into the onion pan and cook for 1min. Add the tomato purée and chilli flakes and cook for 5min, stirring frequently, until slightly caramelised.

4

Add the vodka and bubble until completely reduced. Stir through the crème fraiche. Scoop the pasta into the sauce pan with a slotted spoon, and stir until combined. Check seasoning. Divide between bowls and scatter over the cheese and basil. Serve.

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