Pasta
Description
Vodka brings out the flavor of tomatoes more vividly and, unlike wine, doesn't add extra flavors. "Alla vodka" pasta is an Italian dish with a Russian twist that will delight your guests. I'll give you just one piece of advice—cook more! Because your guests will definitely ask for seconds.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Finely chop the onion and garlic, and in the meantime cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
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Step 2
2. Heat two types of oil in a frying pan. Then sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Add vodka to the sautéed vegetables and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Then add tomato paste to the sauce and mix well.
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Step 4
4. Reduce the heat, add the cream, salt, and pepper to taste. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly. Be careful not to overheat the cream and prevent it from curdling.
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Step 5
5. Meanwhile, drain the cooked pasta, reserving one cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the sauce and mix well. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with some of the reserved pasta water as needed.
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Step 6
6. Before serving, sprinkle the pasta with grated cheese.