Vodka Pasta with Grilled Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 lb Premio Foods sweet Italian sausage
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/3 cup pasta water
- 3/4 lb pasta
Preparation
Grill the sausage until fully cooked and browned.
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1/3 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute to deepen the flavor.
Pour in vodka and simmer until the alcohol reduces and the mixture thickens slightly.
Add heavy cream, reserved pasta water, salt, dried basil, and onion powder, then bring to a simmer.
Cook the sauce until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well combined.
Slice the grilled sausage and mix it into the pasta or serve it on top.
