If you love the viral vodka pasta but want an even bigger flavour hit, this 10-minute pesto vodka pasta is about to become your new favourite weeknight dinner. By combining creamy tomato vodka sauce with vibrant basil pesto, this quick and easy pasta recipe delivers a rich, restaurant-worthy meal in just 10 minutes.
It’s made with simple ingredients, packed with flavour, and perfect for busy evenings when you want something comforting without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 300g cherry plum tomatoes
- 1 jar red pesto
- 1/3 cup double cream
- 1 shot/ 30ml vodka
- cooked chicken (optional)
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
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Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook your pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente. Reserve a splash of the pasta water before draining.
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While the pasta cooks, add the cherry plum tomatoes to a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and begin to burst.
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Add the red pesto and double cream to the pan, stirring until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
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If using cooked chicken, stir it into the sauce and cook until warmed through.
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Add the drained pasta to the sauce along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve immediately. Finish with freshly grated Parmesan, extra pesto or fresh basil if desired.
