Whole Wheat Penne Pasta With Creamy Vodka Sauce Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Penne Pasta With Creamy Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot; 5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped; 2 (32 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup vodka; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, at room temperature; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb whole wheat penne; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
2 (32 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb whole wheat penne
salt and pepper

1
Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Saute until soft, about 6-8 minutes. Add basil, tomatoes, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Add butter, and remove bay leaves.
2
Process sauce in blender or food processor, in batches, until smooth.
3
Add vodka to tomato sauce and simmer or low for an additional 30 minutes. Sauce will reduce and thicken. Stir in cream and Parmesan and simmer until cheese is melted and sauce blended.
4
Cook pasta to al dente in boiling, salted water. Drain and transfer to large bowl. Pour sauce over cooked pasta and toss. Serve immediately.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Penne Pasta With Creamy Vodka Sauce 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.

Whole Wheat Penne Pasta With Creamy Vodka Sauce

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