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Pastina alla Vodka with Burrata
Instructions
1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2
Add tomato paste and cook until it darkens in color, about 2–3 minutes.
3
Pour in the vodka and cook for a few minutes to let the alcohol evaporate.
4
Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
5
Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer again.
6
Add pastina and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until fully cooked and thickened. Add more broth if needed.
7
Finish with 1 tbsp butter and stir in grated Parmesan.
8
Serve in bowls topped with burrata, extra Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and cracked pepper.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Tomato Paste in Fat 🍅Toast the tomato paste in butter and olive oil for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients to deepen its flavor and eliminate any tinny taste from the can.
- Vodka Evaporation is Key 🔥Let the vodka simmer for 2-3 minutes uncovered so the alcohol fully evaporates, leaving only the subtle flavor that enhances the tomato's natural sweetness.
- Finish Burrata at the Last Second ❄️Place room-temperature burrata directly onto individual plates just before serving, never mixing it into the hot sauce, so the creamy center stays luxuriously intact and silky.
- Use Pastina's Starch for Natural Thickening 🍝Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water and add it gradually to your sauce—the pastina's tiny shape releases maximum starch, creating a naturally creamy coating without over-relying on heavy cream.
- Double Butter Emulsion Trick 🧈Whisk cold butter cubes into your finished sauce off-heat to create a silky, luxurious emulsion that coats the delicate pastina perfectly and adds professional richness.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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