Fennel & Tarragon Penne Alla Vodka Recipe

Name: Fennel & Tarragon Penne Alla Vodka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt; 1 pound penne rigate; 2 tablespoons EVOO; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 bulb fennel trimmed, cored and thinly sliced; 1 onion quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced; 32 ounces San Marzano tomatoes preferably D.O.P.; 1/2 cup vodka; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 4 tablespoons fresh tarragon chopped; 1 handful basil leaves torn; parmigiano-reggiano freshly grated, for serving

Servings: persons

salt
1 pound penne rigate
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 tablespoons butter
1 bulb fennel trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
1 onion quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
32 ounces San Marzano tomatoes preferably D.O.P.
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons fresh tarragon chopped
1 handful basil leaves torn
parmigiano-reggiano freshly grated, for serving

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
2
While the pasta is working, in a large skillet, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium heat. Add the butter and cook until foaming. Stir in the fennel, onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid and the vodka. Break up the tomatoes with a potato masher. Cook the sauce for 10 minutes. Stir in the cream, tarragon and basil; simmer briefly. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Stir the reserved pasta cooking water into the sauce. Add the pasta and toss to combine. Serve the pasta in shallow bowls and pass the cheese at the table.

214

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt, 1 pound penne rigate, 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Fennel & Tarragon Penne Alla 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.

Fennel & Tarragon Penne Alla Vodka

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