Penne Alla Vodka
User Reviews
5.0
126 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 - 8 servings
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Calories
444 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Penne Alla Vodka
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Creamy and delicious penne alla vodka made from scratch. Don't forget to check out the step by step photos and tips above.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1½ cups diced yellow onion
- 1½ tsp. kosher salt divided
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes crushed
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 16 oz. dried penne pasta
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
- Add vodka; cook, stirring to release browned bits from bottom of pan.
- Add tomatoes and tomato paste to pan. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium low. Stir
- in remaining 1 teaspoon salt; simmer until flavors meld, about 25 minutes.
- Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until package directions for al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup pasta water; set aside. Drain pasta in a colander.
- Remove tomato sauce from heat. Stir cream and ½ cup Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Add reserved pasta water, ¼ cup at a time, to loosen sauce.
- Garnish servings with grated Parmesan cheese and herbs.
Notes
- Don’t have any penne? No problem! This recipe works with basically any pasta. It’s great with rigatoni, elbow macaroni, bucatini, or just regular spaghetti. Basically, if it’s in your pantry and labeled “pasta,” it’s perfect for this recipe.
- Whether you use whole tomatoes or crushed tomatoes try to use high-quality ones such as San Marzano for the best tasting sauce.
- Fresh ingredients really take this vodka sauce to another level so make sure to use fresh garlic and herbs.
- Use reserved pasta water to emulsify the sauce if it's too thick, it'll also add additional flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
444kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
663mg
(28%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1571IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1571IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
126 reviews
Excellent
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