Vodka Pasta A La Guido

Ingredients

• 1 pound angel hair pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the vodka to the skillet and cook until the vodka has reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes and heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
5. Drain the cooked pasta and add to the skillet. Toss the pasta with the sauce until combined. Add the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve the vodka pasta a la Guido immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Vodka Pasta A La Guido is an Italian dish that is often served as a first course at dinner parties.
• The dish was created by the Italian chef Guido. He used vodka in the sauce to give the dish a unique flavor.
• The dish has become popular in the United States and can be found on the menus of Italian restaurants.