Truffle Vodka Tagliatelle with Crispy Chilli Pangrattato

Our take on vodka pasta pairs silky ribbons of tagliatelle with a creamy tomato and truffle sauce, finished with a crunchy chilli pangrattato topping. Rich, comforting and surprisingly easy to make, it's a dish that feels a little special without the extra effort.

SERVES

PREP TIME

15 mins

COOKING TIME

25 mins

TOTAL TIME

40 mins

Ingredients

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For the pasta

•    400g tagliatelle
•    2 tbsp olive oil
•    1 brown onion, finely diced
•    3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
•    2 tbsp tomato paste
•    60ml vodka
•    400g crushed tomatoes
•    250ml thickened cream
•    1 tbsp truffle paste
•    60g finely grated parmesan
•    Sea salt and black pepper

For the pangrattato
•    1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
•    1 tbsp olive oil
•    1 tsp chilli flakes
•    Zest of 1 lemon

To serve
• Extra parmesan
• Fresh basil leaves

Method

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Cook the tagliatelle in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in the Essteele Eternita Sauteuse over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and chilli flakes and cook until golden and crisp. Stir through lemon zest and set aside.

In the same pan, sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until deeply fragrant.

Carefully add the vodka and simmer for 1 minute.

Stir in crushed tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.

Add cream, truffle paste and parmesan, stirring until silky and smooth.

Add the cooked tagliatelle, tossing with a splash of reserved pasta water until glossy and perfectly coated.

Season generously and divide between bowls.

Top with crispy chilli pangrattato, extra parmesan and fresh basil.

Minimax Tip

The wide base and gently sloped sides of the Essteele Eternita Sauteuse make it ideal for emulsifying pasta sauces, creating that restaurant-quality glossy finish every time.

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The Cookware Behind the Recipe

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Essteele Eternità Sauteuse

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Essteele's Eternità range is Italian-made stainless steel cookware built for even heat and lasting quality. The 30cm Sauteuse (5.6L) features a triple-layer clad construction with an aluminium core, a polished finish, drip-free rim, and stay-cool handles. It's dishwasher safe, oven safe to 260°C, and comes with a lifetime warranty.

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