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One Pan Gnocchi Alla Vodka

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. gnocchi or penne, follow package instructions
  • 2 tbsp. butter or ghee or vegan butter
  • 1-1/2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp. vodka (or water)
  • 1/2 cup good-quality tomato paste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, OR plant-based culinary oat creamer works!
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Toppings
  • sprinkle of grated parmesan, or vegan parmesan
  • handful of fresh basil
  • chili oil
  • crispy pancetta or prosciutto, leave off if vegan. You can either add it as a topping OR sauté with the onions at the beginning.

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt butter and add olive oil. Toss in onions & shallots and mix for 2-3 mins until soft. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 min.
  • Add tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and stir for 3 mins. When the garlic starts to brown, add vodka and scrape the bits off the pan (deglaze) and turn the heat to the lowest setting.
  • Add the tomatoes, then cooked pasta (al dente preferably), and bring the heat back to medium. Stir in cream and 1/4 cup of starchy pasta water (where the pasta was cooked) — It's the best and oldest trick for the creamiest sauce!
  • Enjoy every bite!!
To cook pasta:
  • Cook 1lb of gnocchi or penne and follow package instructions. Once cooked, set aside 1/4 cup of the water used to cook the pasta.
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