Vodka Penne Recipe

Name: Vodka Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup good olive oil; 2 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 large); 1 tablespoons minced garlic (3 cloves); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 11/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 1 cup vodka; 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 pound penne pasta; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus extra for serving; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup good olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 large)
1 tablespoons minced garlic (3 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 cup vodka
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus extra for serving
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) oven-proof saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the red pepper and dried oregano and cook for 1 more minute. Add the vodka and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes, until the mixture is reduced by half.
3
When the onions are ready, crush each tomato with your hands into the pan. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and the pasta and cook for 11 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
5
Carefully pour the cooked tomato mixture in a blender in small batches and puree until smooth. Return the tomato mixture to the pan (be careful - the handle is hot!). Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons of the fresh oregano, and the cream and simmer partially covered for 10 minutes. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve hot sprinkled with extra Parmesan and chopped fresh oregano.

820

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/4 cup good olive oil, 2 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 large), 1 tablespoons minced garlic (3 cloves), 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Vodka Penne 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.

Vodka Penne

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