5.0 from 6 votes
Creamy Penne Alla Vodka
This penne alla vodka consists of pasta mixed with creamy tomato vodka sauce and topped with salty Parmesan cheese. It is smooth, delicious, and addicting for all!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 652 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne rigate
- 2 tbsp oil avocado or olive
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp salt adjust to preference
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup basil sliced
Instructions
- Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, place a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and finely chopped onion. Sauté the onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the vodka and cook until it is mostly evaporated — about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the tomato sauce and salt. Bring it to a light simmer.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and stir everything together until well incorporated. Bring it to a simmer.
- Turn down the heat and add in the Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese has melted.
- Add the pasta and basil into the sauce. Remove from the heat.
- Top with more cheese and basil if desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
652kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
1304mg
(54%)
Potassium
610mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1294IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
222mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 652
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 652kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1304mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1294IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 222mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.