Vodka Pasta with Burrata

Preparation

1. 1

   Add one medium finely cut shallot and 2-3 cloves grated garlic to 1/4 olive oil in a large pan

2. 2

   Sweat down for 3-5 minutes and add half a cup of tomato paste, let it caramelize

3. 3

   Add as much red pepper flakes or calabrian chili paste as you want (we use about 1/2-1 teaspoon), 3 tablespoons of vodka and cook off alcohol (1 minute)- you can always add more spice later but start here.

4. 4

   Add 2 cups heavy cream

5. 5

   Make 1lb pasta and heavily salt water, you can use any pasta you want - SAVE 1 CUP PASTA WATER

6. 6

   Quick tip: under cook the pasta ever so slightly, like 1 minute under so it finishes cooking in the sauce

7. 7

   Add a bit of pasta water at a time, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup of freshly grated parm, and chiffonade fresh basil to sauce - don’t forget to taste for salt and pepper

8. 8

   Finish off with fresh room temp burrata, parm, and more basil