Garlicky Vodka Alfredo

Garlic with a hint of vodka. What's not to love?

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 1284 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup vodka
• kosher salt to taste
• ground white pepper to taste
• ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
• ¼ cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne rigate
• 7 cloves roasted garlic
• 10 leaves fresh basil, torn or shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the oil about 3 minutes. Stir in the butter, cream, chicken stock, and vodka; bring to a simmer. Add the Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, salt, and pepper; stir. Mix the pasta into the sauce and stir to coat. Allow to simmer about 3 minutes more. Garnish with fresh basil to serve.