Pink Vodka Sauce With Pasta

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 shallots, sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup combination black and pimento stuffed green olive, sliced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• salt
• 1 lb pasta, cooked and drained

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the shallots and saute till tender and starting to colour (approx. 10 minutes).
• 2 add the thyme& basil, saute another minute.
• 3 add the whipping cream and vodka, stirring to mix.
• 4 simmer until the sauce starts to thicken (approx. 10 minutes).
• 5 add the tomato paste, 1/2 cup grated cheese and sliced olives mix, stir to combine.
• 6 add mixture to cooked/ drained pasta.
• 7 sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup grated cheese and pepper on top of the pasta when ready to serve.