Spicy Pasta Alla Vodka

Ingredients:

• 16 oz rigatoni or short pasta

• 2 T EVOO

• 2 medium shallots, minced

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 t oregano, dried

• 1 t red pepper flakes

• 1 t salt

• 1/4 t pepper

• 6 oz tomato paste

• 3/4-1 c heavy cream

• 6 T vodka

• 3/4 c pasta water

• 1/2 c freshly shaved parmesan

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Make sure you reserve the pasta water once it's finished cooking.

2. Heat EVOO in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once warm add the shallots and saute until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, spices, salt & pepper and saute another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add tomato paste and whisk until smooth. Add heavy cream, vodka, and cook until thickened, 4-5 minutes.

4. Once the pasta has almost finished cooking, add the 3/4 c pasta water and the parmesan to the sauce. Whisk until smooth, about 3-5 minutes.

5. Add the pasta directly into the sauce and toss to coat. Top with more freshly shaved parmesan and red pepper flakes.

Enjoy!!