Lovers Vodka Pasta

Lovers Vodka Pasta 🫶🏻🤍 Found the cutest @barillaaus love heart pasta from @colessupermarkets that pairs perfectly with the easiest vodka sauce. Perfect dinner for Valentines Day ♥️

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Prep: 5 mins | Cook time: 20 mins  | Serves: 2

 

What you will need:

  • 200g Barilla Valentines Day Semolina Pasta
  • 3 Garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 Tsp chilli flakes
  • 1/2 Tsp salt
  • 75ml Vodka
  • 400ml Passata 
  • 1 Tbsp white sugar
  • 1/2 Cup cream
  • Parmesan cheese
  • A handful of basil leaves

 

Method

  • Start by cooking the pasta as per the packet instructions, reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and set aside
  • In a large pan, add the garlic and butter and cook on high heat for 1-2 mins
  • Sprinkle in the chilli flakes and salt and stir for a minute before adding the vodka and allow to simmer for 2 mins
  • Add the passata into the pan and continue cooking the sauce for 10-12 mins or until the sauce has thickened
  • Pour in half of the reserved pasta water and stir through until combined
  • Add in the cream and stir through
  • Gently fold in the cooked pasta until it is coated in the sauce and season to taste
  • Garnish with some basil leave and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese
  • Serve and enjoy!