Robin’s Recipe: Pasta Alla Vodka 💫
If you know me, you know this already: cooking is my love language.
It’s how I slow down, how I care for the people around me, and how I say “I’m thinking of you” without using words.
This Pasta Alla Vodka is one of those recipes I come back to again and again. It’s cozy, a little indulgent, and simple enough for a weeknight—but special enough to share with people you love. I’ve made it for family dinners, friends gathered around the kitchen island, and now I made it for the Vance Wealth team too!
Food has a way of bringing people together, and that’s exactly what I hope this recipe does for you too.
🍝 Pasta Alla Vodka
Ingredients Pasta Alla Vodka
- 1 quart tomato sauce
- 1 cup vodka
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 pound short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or orecchiette)
Instructions Pasta Alla Vodka
- Simmer the tomato sauce and vodka in a large skillet over low heat until the mixture reduces by about ¼, stirring often (about 20 minutes).
- Stir the cream into the tomato-vodka sauce.
- Simmer over low heat until the sauce is heated through.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and well blended.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water.
- Drain and transfer the pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat and serve warm.
If you make this dish, I would absolutely love to hear from you.
Send me a text with a picture of your pasta (extra points if there’s good lighting 😉) or a little note about who you shared it with. That truly makes my day.
And while you’re at it—tell me:
- Is there a recipe you’re hoping I’ll share next?
- Do you have a favorite comfort meal you always come back to?
I love hearing from our clients and friends, and I love that food gives us yet another way to stay connected. Until next time—happy cooking, and enjoy every bite. 💛🍷