Penne Alla Vodka

By Cooking With Ayeh · 35 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Soak the cashews in boiling water for 20 minutes while you prepare the pasta sauce base.
2. In a large skillet, sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Once translucent, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for one minute.
3. Add the tomato paste and the second tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté for 5 to 8 minutes until the paste turns a deep red. Add a splash of water if needed to prevent burning.
4. Add the vodka (or substitute) and cook for a couple of minutes until mostly absorbed.
5. Meanwhile, boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes less than the package time. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
6. Drain the cashews and blend them with ½ cup of warm water until creamy.
7. Add the cashew cream to the pan with a ladle of pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and adjust the spice level to taste.
8. Add the cooked pasta, parmesan, torn basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Add a ladle of pasta water, stir gently and cook together for a couple of minutes, adding more pasta water if needed for a thick, creamy sauce. Serve.

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