Creamy 20 Minute Chili Oil Vodka Pasta
By Tiffy Cooks
Spicy, creamy, and ready in just 20 minutes, this One Pot Chili Oil Vodka Pasta is the perfect cozy dinner for two. This easy pasta sauce combines the creamy vodka sauce with extra fragrant shallots, garlic. and Mama’s Chili Oil. It’s a simple twist on the classic that adds just the right amount of heat and umami, and perfect for spicy lovers looking for a bold, flavorful one pot pasta.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta of your choice, rigatoni or penne works best
- 2 tbsp Mama’s Chili Oil
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp vodka
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add chili oil. Sauté the shallots and garlic for 2-3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the color deepens. Pour in vodka and simmer for 1 minute to cook off the alcohol.
- Add heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add in the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water (as needed to loosen sauce), butter, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Toss until everything is well coated and glossy.
- Plate it up and finish with extra cheese and a drizzle of chili oil if you love heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 797kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 21gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 564mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1568IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 2mg
