"This creamy roasted pepper alla vodka pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Topped with spicy calabrian chili breadcrumbs and more cheese."
Roasted pepper alla vodka pasta with spicy breadcrumbs
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Prep time: 35mins
Cook time: 5mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
For the pasta
- 4 red bell peppers
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 200 grams heavy cream
- 20 grams pasta water
- 100 grams vodka
- 500 grams pasta
- burrata, optional, for serving
- grated cheese, optional, for serving
ingredients
For the breadcrumbs
- 50 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Method
Step 1
Mix the peppers and onion with the spices and place on a sheet pan
Step 2
Cook at 200 for 30 minutes
Step 3
Remove from the oven
Step 4
Cook the pasta till al dente, strain, and reserve the pasta water
Step 5
In a large skillet add the peppers and onions, heavy cream, and the pasta water and cook for 2 minutes
Step 6
Using an immersion blender blitz it all together until smooth
Step 7
Add the vodka and cook for 5 more minutes
Step 8
Add in the pasta and cook for 1 minute, turn the heat off and let sit under a lid for a few minutes
Step 9
Test for salt and add any if needed
Step 10
To make the breadcrumbs melt the butter in a skillet
Step 11
Add the garlic and Calabrian chili paste and cook for 2 minutes
Step 12
Add the breadcrumbs and cook while stirring for 2 minutes
Step 13
Let cool and store in an airtight container for up to 7 days, or freeze for later use
Step 14
Serve the pasta with spicy breadcrumbs and burrata or some grated hard cheese