Angel Hair Pasta with Spicy Vodka Sauce Recipe

Name: Angel Hair Pasta with Spicy Vodka Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 medium garlic cloves, sliced paper thin; 4 medium shallots, halved lengthwise and sliced paper thin; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 8 fresh oregano sprigs; 2 small dried red chiles, crumbled; 1 1/4 cups vodka; 3 pounds grape or pear tomatoes; 1 pound capellini or angel hair pasta

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2
Add the garlic and shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the oregano and chiles and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat, carefully add the vodka, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and stir to incorporate.
5
Return the saucepan to the stove, reduce the heat to medium, and add the tomatoes.
6
Cook, stirring rarely, until the tomatoes begin to collapse and let off juice, about 40 minutes.
7
Break up some of the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, leaving some whole.
8
Remove the sauce from the heat and discard the oregano sprigs.
9
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat.
10
Add the pasta and cook it according to the package directions.
11
Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
12
Return the pasta to the pot and toss it with the tomato sauce and reserved cooking water until its well coated.
13
Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary and serve.

1350

kcal

Calories

Fat

288

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 8 medium garlic cloves, sliced paper thin, 4 medium shallots, halved lengthwise and sliced paper thin, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Angel Hair Pasta with Spicy Vodka Sauce Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!