Ingredients
Quantities for 4 portions
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Method
- Soften the chopped onion in butter with the sliced garlic cloves and chili flakes, without browning.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook until it darkens and smells sweet, then add the canned tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes.
- Boil the penne in salted water until just shy of al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Stir vodka into the tomato sauce and simmer 2 minutes, then add the heavy cream.
- Toss the penne in the sauce with pasta water and grated parmesan until coated. Taste for salt and serve.
Shopping tip
Any short pasta (penne or rigatoni) works. Use cooking vodka from the grocery aisle; you do not need a full bottle.
Where it fits in your week
Quick enough for a weeknight.
At the portions as written, there is enough for a second meal.
Based on the cook time and portions the recipe states.
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