NO VODKA CAJUN PASTA with chicken

Updated at: Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:42:39 GMT

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add the dried pasta and cook until the pasta is about 1 minute shy of al dente.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add the oil to a large high-wallet skillet and heat over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the tomato paste deepens in color, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the vodka and heavy cream. Transfer the par-cooked pasta to the sauce. Add reserved pasta cooking water, ¼ cup at a time, as necessary until the sauce is glossy and coating the pasta.

Step 6

Turn of the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Then, season the pasta to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Serve and garnish with more parmesan cheese.

Step 8

Heat the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until the fat has rendered out and the meat is crispy, 3-5 minutes.

Step 9

Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate or bowl. Reserve about ¼ cup of the rended fat in the skillet.

Step 10

Add the onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 11

Add the garlic, calabrian chilis, and tomato paste to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 12

Add the tomato puree to the skillet and stir to combine. Once the mixture is bubbling, turn the heat to medium low and continue to cook for 30-45 minutes or until the mixture is reduced and thickened to the consistency of tomato paste

Step 13

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add the dried pasta and cook until the pasta is about 1 minute shy of al dente.

Step 14

Stir in the vodka and heavy cream. Transfer the par-cooked pasta to the sauce. Add reserved pasta cooking water, ¼ cup at a time, as necessary until the sauce is glossy and coating the pasta.

Step 15

Turn of the heat and stir in the cheeses. Then, season the pasta to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 16

Serve and garnish with the reserved crispy pancetta, more cheese, and chopped herbs of choice.

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