Pastina alla Vodka with Burrata

This Pastina alla Vodka with Burrata is the ultimate creamy comfort pasta. Tiny pastina soaks up a luscious vodka-spiked tomato cream sauce, finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan and a rich, gooey ball of burrata on top. It's quick, indulgent, and perfect for when you’re craving something extra cozy and flavorful.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 1,376 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 tablespoons - unsalted butter
1 tbsp - olive oil
3 cloves - garlic
4 tablespoons - tomato paste
1 shot - vodka
1 cup - heavy cream
Salt
Black pepper
½ tsp - garlic powder
½ tsp - onion powder
3 cups - chicken broth
8 ounces - pastina
1 tbsp - unsalted butter
½ cup - grated Parmesan cheese
1 ball - burrata cheese
Extra Parmesan
extra pepper
extra olive oil

Instructions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add tomato paste and cook until it darkens in color, about 2–3 minutes.
Pour in the vodka and cook for a few minutes to let the alcohol evaporate.
Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer again.
Add pastina and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until fully cooked and thickened. Add more broth if needed.
Finish with 1 tbsp butter and stir in grated Parmesan.
Serve in bowls topped with burrata, extra Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and cracked pepper.

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