4.7 from 9 votes
Penne alla Vodka
Penne alla Vodka is creamy, full of flavor and absolutely divine! This simple yet elegant dish is exploding with a creamy rich tomato sauce, and tender pasta. Perfect dinner anytime of the week!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic diced
- 1/2 cup vodka*
- 1 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
Optional Toppings
- chopped basil
- Parmesan Cheese
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
- In a large sauce pan add the olive oil, onion and garlic. Sauté until tender. Pour in the vodka and and let it simmer until reduced.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and heavy cream. Let it simmer until it starts to thicken. Add the pasta to the sauce and stir until coated. Salt and pepper and add optional toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
21mg
(1%)
Potassium
221mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
583IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 583IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.