Fusili alla Vodka

Serves: 4 

Ingredients	Qty	Prep
Fusili	1 lb	cooked
Olive oil	1/4 cup
Onion	1 large	diced
Garlic	1 large	grated
Tomato paste	1/2 cup
Vodka	2 tbsp
Heavy cream	1 cup
Chili flakes	2 tsp
Salt	to taste
Pepper	to taste
Red chili powder	to taste
Butter	2 tbsp
Parmesan	1 oz	more for garnish
Basil	1/2 cup	chopped

Method:

• Start cooking pasta in boiling salted water
• Saute onions and garlic in olive oil on medium heat for 5 - 6 minutes until softened
• Add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes until it turns brick red and starts to caramelize
• Add vodka and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until liquid evaporates
• Turn off heat, add cream, chili flakes, salt, and pepper to taste
• Drain pasta, reserving at least 1 cup of pasta water
• Add to sauce on low - medium heat, along with butter and pasta water
• Toss until butter melts and forms a glossy sauce, mix cheese and basil 
• Divide pasta into bowls and garnish with more cheese and basil
• Serve with toasted bread and olive oil dip