Mafalda alla Vodka

1: Finely dice the onion, then mince the garlic.

2: Warm 1tbsp of oil in a saucepan, then melt 1tbsp of the butter until browning.

3: Sauté the onion with a pinch of salt until softened.

4: Add the garlic & sauté until fragrant. Add the chilli flakes.

5: Squeeze in the tomato purée, then cook out for 5 minutes.

6: Add a basil sprig + allow to infuse.

7: Add the vodka, let it cook off, then add the cream & simmer.

8: Get the pasta into salted boiling water & cook until al dente.

9: Add the nutritional yeast / cheese & a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce.

10: Stir in the drained pasta with more pasta water until silky & combined.

11: Garnish with fresh basil, a pinch of chilli flakes, a drizzle of oil + a sprinkling of nooch/cheese, then enjoy!