Smoky pasta alla vodka

Pasta and macaroni Italian cuisine

Adapted from Colu Henry's Back Pocket Pasta. 'Nduja is a spicy, spreadable salami from Calabria. I found mine at Whole Foods. Eataly sells it, as does Amazon. Note from BPP: "For a meat-free dish, substitute straightforward red pepper flakes. You'll lose the smokiness of the dish, but it will still taste great." If you can only find whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes or prefer using them to crushed, simply snip them with scissors after they enter the pan. I prefer the Pomi brand of tomatoes for both whole peeled and crushed tomatoes. If you don't have oregano or parsley, don't worry—it's delicious without.