Penne Alla Vodka Recipe

Name: Penne Alla Vodka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips; 1 (28 ounce) can italian peeled tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup vodka; salt; 13 1/2 ounces penne; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips
1 (28 ounce) can italian peeled tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup vodka
salt
13 1/2 ounces penne
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
in a skillet large enough to hold the cooked pasta, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the prosciutto and cook for 1 minute.
2
Add the tomatoes and crushed red pepper and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and cook, stirring well, for 1 minute. Add the vodka and cook for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
3
Meanwhile, bring at least 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and salt to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the penne is al dente, tender yet still firm to the bite. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water.
4
Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce and toss the pasta until it is well coated. Add a little of the reserved cooking water if the sauce seems too thick. Add in the cheese and toss again. Serve immediately.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips, 1 (28 ounce) can italian peeled tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, 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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