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Heat olive oil, garlic, and onion in a large saucepan. Cook until soft.
Add tomato paste and cook until it appears darker in colour and a bit caramelised.
Add heavy cream and stir until combined.
Add vodka and cook through until evaporated.
Add red pepper flakes and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Remove sauce from the heat.
Cook pasta separately. Save 1/4 of the pasta water before draining.
Add butter to the sauce. Stir over medium heat until the butter has melted and the sauce is saucy.
Add pasta and the pasta water to the sauce. Add parmesan cheese and stir. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
Top with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and basil to serve.
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Add in more red pepper flakes if you like your pasta extra spicy.
Can I use a different type of pasta?
Yes, you can use any pasta you prefer.
Is there a substitute for vodka?
You can omit the vodka if you prefer, though it adds a unique flavor.
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, ensure your parmesan cheese is vegetarian or use a substitute.
How can I make the sauce thicker?
Cook the sauce longer to reduce it or add a bit more parmesan cheese.
Can I prepare the sauce in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the sauce in advance and reheat it before adding the pasta.
I’m Parichay, a food creator, recipe developer and the person behind Bhukkad in Town. For me, food has always been more than just a recipe. I grew up around Nepal and later made Chandigarh home, so a lot of the way I cook comes from memories, places I’ve travelled to, food I’ve eaten and the people I’ve shared it with. My cooking moves between comforting Indian food, regional recipes, street-food nostalgia and the occasional experiment that starts with, “What if we did this instead?” I love understanding why a dish tastes the way it does, simplifying it for a home kitchen, and then telling the story that made me want to cook it in the first place. Because eventually, the recipe tells you how to make the food. The story tells you why you might want to.
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