Penne alla Vodka Recipe

Name: Penne alla Vodka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2/3 cup vodka; 3/4 cup canned tomato puree; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 pound cooked ham, finely chopped; 2 drops hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco), or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1 pound penne; 3/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Servings: persons

1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup vodka
3/4 cup canned tomato puree
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 pound cooked ham, finely chopped
2 drops hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco), or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 pound penne
3/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1
Melt butter in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat.
2
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in vodka, bring to a simmer, and simmer for 4 minutes.
4
Add tomato puree and cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in ham, Tabasco, salt, and pepper.
6
Keep sauce warm over very low heat.
7
Cook pasta in 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt per every 4 quarts water) until al dente.
8
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta.
9
Add pasta to sauce and toss with sauce and cheese, adding some of reserved cooking water if pasta seems dry.

433

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2/3 cup vodka, 3/4 cup canned tomato puree, and more.

Yes, 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.

Penne alla Vodka

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