Description
Experience the delight of The Best Penne alla Vodka, a creamy and flavorful dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. This easy penne alla vodka recipe combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich tomato cream sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Impress family and friends with its vibrant flavors and silky texture. Whether you enjoy it as a vegetarian meal or enhance it with proteins like chicken or shrimp, this dish offers endless customization options.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil (optional)
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook penne until al dente according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in vodka; let bubble for about 30 seconds to reduce alcohol content.
- Stir in tomato paste until smooth, then add heavy cream and reduce heat to medium-low, warming through.
- Season with salt and pepper; toss pasta with sauce. If needed, thin with hot pasta water.
- Serve warm topped with fresh basil and parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg