Penne with Vodka Recipe

Name: Penne with Vodka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 -4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons tomato paste (plus 4 tbsp. water); 3 tablespoons vodka; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; salt; freshly ground white pepper (to taste); 1 lb penne, uncooked

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 -4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste (plus 4 tbsp. water)
3 tablespoons vodka
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt
freshly ground white pepper (to taste)
1 lb penne, uncooked

1
Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 8-9 minutes or until al dente; drain and keep warm.
2
Melt butter in a large deep skillet or frypan.
3
Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, and saute until fragrant.
4
Add the tomato paste and stir in the water, mixing well.
5
Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Add more water if needed to prevent sticking, but mixture should be fairly dry before adding cream.
7
Add the vodka, and simmer 3 minutes.
8
Stir cream into sauce, and when hot, add parmesan cheese.
9
Add cooked penne to pan, and toss with sauce to coat pasta.
10
Place on serving platter and serve with additional grated parmesan, if desired.

423

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 3 -4 cloves garlic, minced, 3 tablespoons tomato paste (plus 4 tbsp. water), and more.

Yes, Penne with 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 with Vodka

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