Post by @elle.marino

Creamy Vodka Pastina Ingredients * 2 tbsp butter * 1 shallot, finely chopped * 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped * 2–3 tbsp concentrated tomato paste * Salt, to taste * Italian seasoning, to taste * ¼ cup vodka * 1 lb acini di pepe * 1 container chicken bone broth (about 32 oz) * ½ cup heavy whipping cream * ½ cup freshly grated Locatelli Pecorino Romano * Handful of fresh basil, torn or chopped Directions Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant. Add the tomato paste and cook for about 2-3 min. Season with a little salt and Italian seasoning. Pour in the vodka and stir, allowing it to cook down slightly. Add the acini di pepe and stir to coat it in the tomato mixture. Gradually add the chicken bone broth and cook the pasta according to the package directions, stirring frequently as it cooks. Add more broth as needed until the pasta is tender and creamy. Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, Locatelli Pecorino Romano and fresh basil until creamy and combined. Serve immediately with extra Locatelli on top. Optional: Top with crispy chicken cutlets like I did. ##vodkapasta##pastina##chickencutlets##italianfood##cookwithme