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Easy And Delicious Penne Alla Vodka
This easy and delicious Penne Alla Vodka recipe is ready in 20 minutes or less and is the perfect quick weeknight dinner idea for the family. Vegetarian too
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 587 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne rigate cooked and drained
- 1 cup vodka your favorite brand
- 15 oz pasta sauce jarred or homemade
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, you can add more or less
- 3/4 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated (more if you'd like)
- 2-3 Tablespoons parsley chopped
- salt + pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons butter
Instructions
- In a large heavy skillet, place the butter and olive oil over medium heat
- Add the garlic, onion and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper
- Cook until the onion has softened. 2-3 minutes
- Carefully remove the skillet from the stove and pour the vodka
- Return the skillet to the stove and cook until the liquid has reduced by half
- Add the ragu homestyle sauce and the sundried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper
- Cook the sauce until it starts to boil
- Add the cream and mix until the sauce begins to simmer. Check for seasoning
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until combined
- Top with cheese and parsley
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
568mg
(24%)
Potassium
938mg
(27%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1085IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
13.9mg
(15%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 938mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1085IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.