Fusilli with Tomato & Vodka Sauce

Fusilli with Tomato & Vodka Sauce

A delicious quick and easy mid-week meal with a kick!

Serves 4

Prep time:  2-3 minutes

Cooking time:  12-15 minutes

Ingredients

500g/1lb2oz dried fusilli pasta

200ml of good quality tomato passata

2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves of garlic, sliced

10 leaves fresh basil

200ml single cream

100ml vodka

60g/2oz of butter

1 tbsp crushed pepper

salt

Pecorino or parmesan cheese, grated to serve

Preparation method

1.  In a large pan cook the pasta as per packet instructions.

2.  Meanwhile make the tomato sauce; in a small pan heat the oil and fry the garlic until golden.  Add the passata, fresh basil and season with salt & pepper.  Simmer for 10 minutes.

3.  When the pasta is cooked, drain and set aside.  In a large frying pan or wok melt the butter, add the pepper and pasta, toss until fully coated.  Over a high heat add the tomato sauce and cream and stir through.  Add the vodka, season to taste and remove from the heat.

4.  Serve the pasta in 4 warm pasta bowls and sprinkle with the cheese.  Enjoy!