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Carbone-Style Spicy Vodka Sauce with Burrata
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
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Add Arrabiata sauce and stir to combine.
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Pour in vodka, stir well, and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
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Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Season with chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
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Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Toss in cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir until fully coated and creamy.
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Plate the pasta and top with a ball of burrata. Serve immediately.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Vodka Sauce Emulsification Technique 🥄Slowly whisk in cold butter at the end of sauce preparation to create a silky, emulsified texture that prevents separation and adds luxurious richness.
- Pasta Water Magic 💧Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - it's the secret to perfectly binding the sauce to the pasta and achieving restaurant-quality consistency.
- Tomato Paste Caramelization Trick 🍅Toast the tomato paste in the pan for 2-3 minutes before adding other liquids to develop a deeper, more complex flavor profile and eliminate any raw tomato taste.
- Burrata Placement Perfection 🧀Add the burrata just before serving and tear it by hand over the hot pasta to create beautiful, creamy streaks that melt slightly from the residual heat.
- Spice Layer Control 🌶️Build heat complexity by using both Arrabiata sauce and red chili flakes, adding the flakes gradually to control the final spice level precisely.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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