Replying to @Meg55557 the meal we make when we don't want takeout but don't want to cook anything complicated 🍝 Vodka pasta Recipe: 1 Shallot 1 tbsp minced Garlic (or 3 cloves) 1 box of rigatoni 6 oz of tomato paste 2 tsbp Vodka 1-2 tbsp Butter 1⁄2 cup Heavy cream 1 tsp Red pepper flakes 1 tsp oregano 1⁄2 tsp garlic powder S&P to taste Basil & parmesan cheese for garnish Cook pasta (save 1⁄2 cup of pasta water) Heat oil with shallot, garlic & spices for 5 minutes Add tomato paste til Carmelized Add vodka & cook til liquid evaporates Add cream Add pasta Add butter and pasta water Serve immediately & top w/ basil & parmesean #vodkapasta #simpledinners #dinnersfortwo #easymeals #easydinners #weekenddinner #pasta #easyrecipe #simplerecipe #fridaynightdinner #cookingfortwo #cookingtok #cookdinnerwithme #cozycooking #cookathome #newyearsresolution #cookingathome #cookmoreathome #whatweatefordinner