Spicy Vodka-Infused Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
Let's Taste an Epicurean Delight: Angry Vodka and Tomato Spaghetti
Experience the perfect blend of flavor and heat with this Angel Hair Pasta with a Kickin' Vodka and Tomato Sauce. This recipe, which shows up in both our Tomatoes Galore and Speedy Weeknight Suppers, will leave you craving for more.
Serves: 3 to 4 scrumptious platesDifficulty Level: A breeze, seriously easy!Prep Time: Approximately 40 minutes
The Ingredients You'll Need
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil, a liquid golden friend
- 8 modest garlic cloves, sliced finer than a coin
- 4 pretty shallots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced like a pro
- A pinch of Kosher salt, a sprinkling of flavor
- Freshly ground black pepper, your personal taste commander
- 8 elegant sprigs of fresh oregano, an aromatic dancer
- 2 diminutive dried red chiles, crushed for a flavorful whisper
- 1 1/4 cups of vodka, adding a touch of spirits
- 3 pounds of grape or pear tomatoes, a crowd of juicy little friends
- 1 pound of capellini or angel hair pasta, the main act
The Recipe Unveiled
- Olive Oil and aromatics: In a large saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add your garlic and shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook until caramelized – about 4 minutes. Now pop in the oregano and chilies, arousing their fragrant notes for about a minute.
- Vodka Time: With caution, take the saucepan off the heat, pour in the vodka (be gentle as it may splutter), scrape those tasty brown bits on the bottom, and mix it all up. Get the pan back on the stove, turn the heat down to medium, and drop in the tomatoes. Let them simmer, scarcely stirring, till they begin to collapse and reveal their juices - which should take around 40 minutes. For a unique texture, smash some of the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, leaving others whole and intact. Once cooked, remove the sauce from the heat and chuck the oregano sprigs.
- Bring on the heat: Crank up a large pot of heavily salted water to boil over high heat. Toss in your pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Once done, drain the pasta, reserving half a cup of the liquid gold – that precious pasta cooking water. Pop the pasta back in the pot and mix it with the tomato sauce and reserved cooking water till it's evenly coated. Adjust the seasoning as needed and serve it up, hot and glorious.
- This Angry Vodka and Tomato Sauce is not only found in our Speedy Weeknight Suppers, but also our Tomatoes Galore category, making it an uncategorized recipe as well.
- Nutrition-wise, while this Arrabbiata recipe may include vodka, it's important to consider portion control and balance with other nutritious elements in your meals.
- Rarely does a recipe require as little effort as this Kickin' Vodka and Tomato Spaghetti, making it a perfect choice for those seeking an easy-to-prepare, yet flavorful dish.
- Slideshows showcasing this scrumptious pasta dish typically include images of the vibrant tomatoes, the golden olive oil, and the finished plate with steaming hot noodles, giving credit to the tantalizing visual appeal.
