Vodka Pasta with Burrata
Yield: 4-6
Vodka Pasta with Burrata
Ingredients
- 1 finely cut shallot
- 1-2 cloves grated garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup of tomato paste
- Calabrian chili paste or red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons of vodka
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1lb box of pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Parmesean
- Fresh Basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Burrata, room temperature
Instructions
- Add a finely cut shallot and 1-2 cloves grated garlic to 1/4 olive oil
- Sweat down for 3-5 minutes and add half a cup of tomato paste, let it caramelize
- Add as much Calabrian chili paste or red pepper flakes as you want but start small you can always add more , 2 tablespoons of vodka and cook off alcohol
- Add 2 cups heavy cream
- Make 1lb pasta and heavily salt water, you can use any pasta you want - SAVE 1 CUP PASTA WATER
- Add a bit of pasta water at a time, 2 tablespoons butter, lots of parm, and fresh basil to sauce - don’t forget to taste for salt and pepper
- Finish off with fresh room temp burrata, parm, and more basil
