Ingredients
1 ½ cup penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons butter
½ tsp. red chili flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup tomato paste
¼ cup vodka
1 cup heavy cream
kosher salt
ground pepper
½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Directions
Step 1
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
1 ½ cup penne pasta
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium low heat.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons butter
Step 3
Add onions, minced garlic, red chili flakes and sauté until fragrant.
½ tsp. red chili flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
Step 4
Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for about 15 minutes on low heat.
¼ cup vodka
Step 5
Add tomato paste to the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes.
1 cup tomato paste
Step 6
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning . Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
1 cup heavy cream
kosher salt
ground pepper
½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Step 7
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated with the sauce.
Step 8
Add 1/4 cup of pasta water. Let the pasta simmer and add Parmesan cheese.
Step 9
7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Step 10
8. Serve hot and enjoy!
