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These Carbs Don't Count
May 13, 2025
This Carbone-inspired Spicy Vodka Sauce with Burrata is a creamy, luxurious take on the viral classic. Infused with tomato paste, garlic, butter, and Arrabiata sauce, then simmered with vodka and heavy cream, the sauce is spicy, tangy, and rich. Tossed with al dente pasta and finished with Parmesan, this dish hits all the right notes. A creamy ball of burrata on top takes the indulgence to another level—perfect for a cozy, restaurant-quality dinner at home.
13 Ingredients
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.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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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.
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