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Spicy vodka pasta
Boil pasta in salted water. Soften shallot and garlic in butter. Add tomato paste and chilli; fry 3 minutes until rust-dark and sweet.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Spicy vodka pasta take?
30 min all in โ 10 min prep, 20 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Vodka โ Nothing, extra pasta water. Still a spicy tomato-cream pasta.
Any tips from this recipe?
The paste must fry or the sauce tastes tinny. No vodka? A splash of pasta water and extra tomato still makes a pink sauce โ just do not put vodka in the title.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.