Pastina alla Vodka with Burrata

• 3 tablespoon - unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon - olive oil
• 3 cloves - garlic
• 4 tablespoon - tomato paste
• 1 shot - vodka
• 1 cup - heavy cream
• ⅛  - Salt
• ⅛  - Black pepper
• ½ teaspoon - garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon - onion powder
• 3 cup - chicken broth
• 8 ounce - pastina
• 1 tablespoon - unsalted butter
• ½ cup - Parmesan cheese
• 1 ball - burrata cheese
• ⅛  - Extra Parmesan, pepper, and olive oil

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.