🍝✨Did you know that penne alla vodka weren't born in Italy?? Let's discover all the secrets of this creamy, spicy classic in the first episode of Cucina Italo-Americana!😋 @flavorsbyalessandra #giallozafferano #giallolovesitaly #CucinaItaloAmericana #PenneAllaVodka #ItalianAmerican Ingredients: - ½ pound pasta - 1 small shallot, finely chopped - 1 clove garlic, finely chopped - 1 tsp calabrian chili paste (can sub for crushed red pepper or omit) - 2 tsp tomato paste - 2 oz vodka - 14 oz canned cherry tomatoes (or whole peeled/chopped) - ½ cup heavy cream - ½ tbsp butter - ¼ cup parmigiano cheese + more for topping - EVOO - Salt & Pepper Steps: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add in the shallots and cook until slightly softened, then add in the garlic. After about 1 minute, add in the calabrian chili and tomato paste. Stir well and allow the tomato paste to cook on the bottom of the pan for 3-5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the vodka, making sure to scrape down the bottom...