Kevin's Valentine's Vodka Linguine
By Kevin Dundon
Add a bit of romance in the kitchen with this delightful dish. Sophisticated yet so quick and easy to make. The perfect Valentine's dinner idea for your loved one.
2 people
15 minutes
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 20 g Basil Leaves
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 pinch Chilli Flakes
- 150 ml Cream
- 2 - Garlic Cloves chopped
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 pinch Salt and Pepper
- 1 - Shallot chopped
- 220 g SuperValu Signature Tastes Bronze Die Linguine
- 100 g SuperValu Signature Tastes Irish Maple Flavour Smoked Streaky Rashers diced
- 80 g SuperValu Signature Tastes Italian Pesto Rosso
- 2 tbsp Vodka
Method
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the pack.
- Prepare the sauce: In a sauté pan over medium / high heat, warm the oil and add the bacon pieces. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the shallots and garlic and cook for a further two minutes to soften the shallots.
- Stir in the tomato pesto and chilli flakes and cook for a minute, stirring well.
- Pour over the vodka and when it has evaporated, add in the cream.
- Simmer for a further minute or so until the sauce is combined and smooth. Keep warm until the pasta is cooked.
- Drain the pasta, keeping about 100ml-125ml of pasta cooking water, then stir the pasta water into the creamy vodka tomato sauce, a little at a time. Stir in the butter for a glossy finish.
- Add the linguine and grated parmesan and stir to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Divide into two pasta bowls and sprinkle extra pepper, parmesan and some fresh basil if desired. Enjoy piping hot!
