The Perfect Spicy Vodka Pasta Recipe | Chef Joshua Weissman

The Perfect Spicy Vodka Pasta Recipe | Chef Joshua Weissman

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The key to Joshua Weissman's spicy vodka pasta recipe is breaking the rules with a fat dollop of spicy, salty and sweet gochujang.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60mL) extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 oz (114g) guanciale, cut into ⅛ inch (3mm) cubes
  • 2 red Fresno chilies, finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2.5 tsp (13g) granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp (48g) gochujang
  • 1 cup (256g) tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp (15mL) vodka
  • ¼ cup (60mL) water
  • 1.5 cups (360mL) heavy cream
  • 1 lb (454g) Dried rigatoni or homemade
  • ¾ cup (75g) grated pecorino
  • 2 Tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 500g semolina flour, plus more for dusting
  • 250g water, at room temperature, plus more as needed

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