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 pound penne; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 whole medium onion, chopped finely; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup vodka; One 14-ounce can tomato puree or tomato sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 generous pinch red pepper flakes, plus more if needed; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Grated Parmesan, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound penne
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 whole medium onion, chopped finely
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup vodka
One 14-ounce can tomato puree or tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1 generous pinch red pepper flakes, plus more if needed
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Grated Parmesan, for serving

1
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2
Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until soft.
3
Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame (remove the pan from the heat before adding).
4
Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the tomato puree.
5
Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low.
6
Pour in the heavy cream.
7
Stir to combine, then turn heat to the lowest simmer possible.
8
Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste.
9
Finally, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
10
Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine.
11
Sprinkle on the Parmesan, then sprinkle on more red pepper flakes if desired.

368

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 whole medium onion, chopped finely, 3 tablespoons butter, 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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