Spicy Vodka Pasta Bake
This spicy vodka pasta bake has a flavorful and unique spicy vodka sauce that is rich, creamy and delicious.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 8 oz. penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups grated parmesan cheese ~5 oz.
- 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese ~1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook for 1 minute less than al dente, about 6 or 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil becomes fragrant, add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper, and salt, and cook until the garlic becomes golden brown and fragrant.
- Next, add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the vodka to the skillet and stir. Add the heavy cream and 1 cup of parmesan and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Transfer the noodles to the skillet and fold together until the noodles are coated. Top with remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Allow 5 minutes to cool before serving.
- Garnish with more crushed red pepper, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.
Video
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Notes
- We used penne pasta in this recipe, but any chunky pasta will do.
Nutrition
Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 31g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g