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Vodka Mac & Cheese Pasta
This Vodka Mac & Cheese Pasta is the ultimate mash-up of comfort food classics. Tomato paste and garlic are cooked down and deglazed with vodka before being enriched with heavy cream to create a luscious, spiced sauce. Then comes the cheese—cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan—blended into a velvety coating for tender pasta shells. Fresh basil and a finishing sprinkle of parmesan bring it all together. It’s cheesy, creamy, and packed with rich flavor.
Vodka Mac & Cheese Pasta
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Instructions
- Step 1
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Step 2
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with a dash of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Step 3
Add tomato paste and stir until it darkens in color, about 2–3 minutes.
- Step 4
Deglaze with vodka and cook for 1–2 minutes to burn off the alcohol.
- Step 5
Pour in heavy cream, mix, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 6
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Step 7
Add cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Step 8
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Mix well and cook for a few more minutes.
- Step 9
Garnish with chopped basil and more Parmesan before serving.
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