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Prosciutto Tortellini alla Vodka
Instructions
1
Cook tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and cook chopped prosciutto until crispy. Remove and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, melt butter with a dash of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until it deepens in color.
5
Add vodka and stir. Simmer for about 7 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
6
Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7
Add cooked tortellini and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan and return crispy prosciutto to the pan.
8
Cook for another 2–3 minutes until sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.
9
Serve warm topped with extra Parmesan cheese.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Reserve Pasta Water First 💧Always reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining—the starch is essential for emulsifying your vodka sauce and achieving a silky, cohesive coating on the tortellini.
- Bloom Tomato Paste in Fat 🍅Toast the tomato paste in butter and garlic for 1-2 minutes before adding cream and vodka to deepen its flavor and eliminate any metallic taste from the can.
- Let Vodka Reduce Properly 🍷Simmer the vodka for 2-3 minutes after adding it to cook off the harsh alcohol bite while retaining the subtle complexity it adds to the sauce.
- Crisp Prosciutto Separately ✨Cook prosciutto in a separate pan until crackly-crisp rather than adding it to the sauce, which prevents it from becoming chewy and ensures it stays a textural contrast.
- Toss Tortellini with Sauce Actively 🔄Combine warm tortellini with the sauce off-heat and toss for 30-45 seconds while adding pasta water gradually—this creates proper emulsification and ensures every piece is evenly coated.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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