Description
Penne alla Vodka features a rich and creamy tomato sauce enhanced by vodka, making it a delicious and simple dish. Perfect for a quick dinner or any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 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 large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne pasta until al dente per package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vodka and let it simmer, reducing by half for 3-5 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Add crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes, then simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the penne in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as necessary. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
For a vegetarian version, ensure the Parmesan is rennet-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg