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Creamy Tomato Pasta (Vodka-Style without Vodka)
This recipe offers a creamy and delicious tomato pasta, inspired by the popular 'vodka pasta' but made without the alcohol. It features a rich sauce made from sautéed garlic, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and heavy cream, all tossed with your favorite pasta and finished with Parmesan cheese. The creator notes that while shallots are typically included, they omitted them due to family preference.
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#creamy pasta
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Pasta boiling
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories
18g
Protein
55g
Carbs
22g
Fat
Sautéing garlic and tomato paste
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Sauce simmering with cream
Instructions
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- Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 to 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.10mPreview10mPreviewCook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 to 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic (and optional shallots, if using) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.2m
Preview2mPreviewWhile the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic (and optional shallots, if using) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. - Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. This step caramelizes the tomato paste, deepening its flavor and reducing its raw taste.3mPreview3mPreviewStir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. This step caramelizes the tomato paste, deepening its flavor and reducing its raw taste.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.7m
Preview7mPreviewPour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. - Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce is creamy and heated through.2mPreview2mPreviewStir in the heavy cream and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce is creamy and heated through.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Add about 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to help emulsify the sauce and achieve your desired consistency.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Add about 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to help emulsify the sauce and achieve your desired consistency. - Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed.1m
Preview1mPreviewRemove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed. - Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley if desired.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley if desired.
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