Penne alla Vodka

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and shallots and cook for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes and cook for a further 5 minutes. Increase the heat and pour in vodka, giving it a generous stir to infuse the flavours. Reduce the heat to low, pour in the creame and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
3. Bring a pot of water to the boil, add salt and cook the penne until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water, drain pasta and set aside.
4. Turn the heat back on to low, add the cooked pasta to the sauce, grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella and stir to combine. Pour a little pasta water at a time and gently stir to help create the silky sauce.
5. Serve in pasta bowls with extra grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!