PASTA WITH CREAMY VODKA-AND-HERB SAUCE

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Pasta with Creamy Vodka-and-Herb Sauce image

Provided by Christina Dong

Categories     Milk/Cream     Herb     Pasta     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 First-Course or side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup vodka
3/4 pound spaghetti or linguine, freshly cooked
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and sauté until very tender and beginning to color, about 10 minutes. Add herbs and sauté 1 minute. Add whipping cream and vodka and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Add pasta and cheese and toss until sauce coats pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

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