Spicy Vodka Gnocchi
Pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in a silky, spiced vodka cream sauce with a kick of red pepper flakes. Ready in under 20 minutes for an impressive weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 542
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat, ~8 minutes.
Step 2
Add gnocchi and stir gently. Cook until they float, then for 1 minute more, ~3 minutes total.
Step 3
Drain gnocchi, reserving 0.5 cup pasta water. Return pot to medium heat.
Step 4
Add cream, vodka, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
Step 5
Simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and smells of reduced alcohol.
Step 6
Return gnocchi to pot. Fold gently to coat. Add pasta water 1 tbsp at a time if too thick.
Step 7
Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan until melted and creamy, ~1 minute.
Step 8
Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately in warm bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- colander
- measuring cups and spoons
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