Description
Penne alla Vodka combines the richness of heavy cream with the brightness of crushed tomatoes and vodka for a delicious meal. It’s quick to prepare, tasty, and ideal for any dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves, torn (for garnish)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Carefully add vodka to the skillet and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, reducing it by half.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes, then simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Lower the heat and mix in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as necessary to get the desired consistency. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can substitute penne with another pasta shape if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg