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Snowflake Pasta with Vodka Sauce
This Snowflake Pasta with Vodka Sauce is cozy, creamy, and festive—perfect for a special winter meal. Snowflake-shaped pasta is cooked until perfectly al dente, then tossed in a luscious vodka sauce made from butter, garlic, tomato paste, vodka, and heavy cream. Parmesan cheese brings a rich, nutty depth while garlic and onion powder add extra flavor. Finished with a splash of pasta water for that glossy, silky texture, this dish is a delightful twist on a classic that’s as fun to eat as it is satisfying.
Snowflake Pasta with Vodka Sauce
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Instructions
- Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
- Step 2
In a pan over medium heat, melt butter with a dash of olive oil.
- Step 3
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Step 4
Stir in tomato paste and cook for a few minutes until darkened in color.
- Step 5
Deglaze the pan with vodka and stir to combine.
- Step 6
Pour in heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Simmer for 7–10 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- Step 7
Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
- Step 8
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Step 9
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Step 10
Top with additional Parmesan before serving.
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