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Penne Alla Vodka

featured in 3-Course Italian Dinner

Creamy, indulgent, and comforting, this pasta dish is perfect for a cozy night in. Penne pasta is cooked al dente and tossed with a rich and creamy tomato-vodka sauce.

Hector Gomez
Tasty Team
96% would make again
Total Time

20 minutes

20 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Penne Alla Vodka
Total Time

20 minutes

20 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Ingredients

for 2 servings

  • 8 oz penne pasta (230 g), cooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vodka (120 mL)
  • 1 ½ cups tomato sauce (390 g)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 mL)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 547
  • Fat 24g
  • Carbs 45g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 7g
  • Protein 10g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet.
  2. Add onion and 1 clove of garlic, and cook until onions are translucent.
  3. Add tomato sauce and mix to combine with onion and garlic.
  4. Add vodka, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Let this to simmer for 2 minutes to allow most of the alcohol to burn off.
  5. Add heavy cream and stir until fully combined. The sauce will turn into a beautiful light orange creamy mixture.
  6. Add cooked pasta to vodka sauce and mix until noodles are fully coated in sauce.
  7. Cover with a lid and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half.
  8. Garnish with basil.
  9. Enjoy!
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