Fusilli Alla Vodka Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan or casserole dish. Add the shallot and a large pinch of salt and gently fry over a low heat for 10 mins or until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir through the tomato purée, cook for 2 mins, then stir through the vodka and cook for 3 mins. Quickly stir through the cream to combine, then remove from the heat.
• Cook the pasta in salted water following pack instructions. Drain and reserve 150ml cooking water. Add roughly 50ml of the water to the tomato sauce, then tip in the pasta and cheese, tossing everything together over a low heat until well coated and glossy (loosen with a splash more of the cooking water if it's a little dry). Season to taste, then serve with a sprinkling of the extra parmesan, a good grinding of black pepper and the basil leaves scattered over the top.

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat cook the sausage and pancetta in olive oil for 3-4 minutes, until crumbly but not cooked all the way through.
• Add the onion and garlic, cook for 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
• Add the vodka and the tomatoes, crushing them as you put them in the pot. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to burn off the alcohol and cook down the tomatoes.
• Add the chopped collard greens, and toss to coat.
• Add the salt, pepper, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer another 5 minutes until nice and creamy.
• Add dried fusilli to the pot and toss to coat.
• Transfer pasta mixture to a lined baking dish, add water to the pasta mixture and press as much dry pasta down into the liquid as possible. Cover and place in the preheated oven.
• Bake pasta dish covered for 40-45 minutes at 190°C.
• Remove dish from the oven, take off the lid and place the torn pieces of mozzarella onto the baked pasta. Place uncovered back in the oven for 10-15 minutes longer until the mozzarella is bubbly and browned in spots.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water). Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Heat the oil in a deep 12-inch skillet or pot over medium. Add the pancetta, if using, and fry until crispy, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-low, add the vodka and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and then fill the can halfway with water and swish it around to loosen up any leftover tomatoes; add a quarter to half of the water to the pan. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 minutes, and season with salt and pepper. If you prefer your sauce a little looser, go ahead and add the remaining water and simmer 2 to 3 minutes more. Reduce heat to low, add the cream and cook, stirring, until the sauce becomes an even pinkish-rust color, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup cheese; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls, top with additional cheese, if desired, and sprinkle with the oregano and parsley.