Fabulous Penne A La Vodka Recipe

Name: Fabulous Penne A La Vodka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 6 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 8 tablespoons butter, divided; 12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered, about 3 cups; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste); 1/2 cup vodka; 3 cups heavy cream; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 lbs rigatoni pasta or 1 1/2 lbs penne; 1/4 cup dry parmesan cheese, plus additional for the table

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
6 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 tablespoons butter, divided
12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered, about 3 cups
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/2 cup vodka
3 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs rigatoni pasta or 1 1/2 lbs penne
1/4 cup dry parmesan cheese, plus additional for the table

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan; when hot, saute the onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes to the saucepan.
2
Stir in the oregano, basil, salt and pepper and simmer 1 hour to concentrate flavors.
3
While the sauce is cooking, heat 4 T of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the mushrooms and hot pepper flakes until the mushrooms are golden.
4
Carefully add the vodka and simmer for 5 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
5
Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; pour the cream mixture into the tomato puree; stir to mix. Keep the sauce warm while cooking the pasta.
6
Add the kosher salt to 6 quarts of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add pasta to boiling water; cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
7
Melt the remaining 4 T of butter in a large skillet. Stir in pasta to glaze, then add Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Stir in 1/3 or the sauce and mix with the pasta; divide among plates. Top each plate with some additional sauce; pass remaining sauce and additional cheese at the table.

1575

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Fabulous Penne A La Vodka falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fabulous Penne A La Vodka

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