Spicy Vodka Fusilli

Ingredients

*Keep in mind, each ingredient depends on preference. We always eyeball and taste as we go*

• Large Fusilli

• Shallots

• Garlic cloves

• Tomato Paste

• Vodka

• Heavy Cream

• Sugar

• Pasta Water

• 1 cup of grated Parmigiano Reggiano

• Red pepper flakes

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Heat the pan to medium and put in shallots. Cook until softened. Add minced garlic. Let the aromas release and make sure the garlic doesn’t brown.

• Add a couple spoonfuls of tomato paste and cook until it reaches a dark red.

• Add around 1/4 cup of vodka and cook off alcohol.

• Gradually add heavy cream on low heat and make sure everything is incorporated. Heavy cream depends on how creamy you want it. All preference.

• Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and parmesan to taste, we usually do around 1 cup.

• Add sugar until the harsh tomato flavor is gone.

• Lastly, add in pasta water to balance out flavor.

• Now you have creamy, spicy vodka pasta! You can also use different pasta shapes, like penne, rigatoni, and small fusilli. The large fusilli is really just fun to eat. Enjoy!🍝🇮🇹