Penne alla vodka with peas

Step 1/4

• 1 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic

• pot
• cutting board
• knife

Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Peel and finely chop shallots and garlic cloves.

Step 2/4

• 2½ tbsp olive oil

• frying pan
• cooking spoon

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for approx. 2 min.

Step 3/4

• ½ tbsp tomato paste
• 25 ml vodka
• 30 ml vegetable broth
• 300 g tomato purée
• 100 g peas
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• 200 g penne

• flambé torch

Add the tomato paste and vodka and carefully light with a flambé torch or match. Once the fire is out, add vegetable broth, tomato purée, fresh peas, and chili flakes. Let sauce simmer for approx. 10 min. Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.

Step 4/4

• ½ lemon
• 60 ml heavy cream
• salt
• pepper
• parsley for serving

• fine grater

Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Add cream and penne and mix to combine. Simmer for approx. 2 min. then add the parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!