Penne with vodka sauce

The vodka is VITAL in this recipe. Really be patient and let it cook out – it thickens the sauce and makes it really stick to the pasta..

Ingredients

• 500g smooth passata

• 150ml vodka

• 120ml double cream

• 60g grated Parmesan

• 450g short pasta

Method

1. Set your pasta cooking until al dente

2. Put the passata and vodka in a large frying pan and simmer over a low heat until the mixture reduces by 1/4, stirring often (about 20 mins).

3. Stir the cream into the sauce.

4. Simmer over low heat until the sauce is heated through.

5. Stir in the Parmesan until melted and well blended.

6. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat.