Penne alla Vodka

Name: Penne alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 350 g penne; 200 g pancetta; 1 small onion; 300 g tomato passata; 10-12 cherry tomatoes; 150 ml fresh cream; ½ cup vodka; 2-3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon peperoncino flakes (red chili pepper); salt; freshly ground black pepper; parmigiano reggiano

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
840 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian, Italian-American Fussion

Penne alla Vodka

Daisy Meyer

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This creamy pasta with vodka is a vintage recipe from the 1970s and 80s that has become really popular and trendy in the last few years. It's easy to make, yet special enough to serve on date nights and to guests.

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Ingredients

Servings

350 g penne (12oz) or rigatoni. I used whole grain penne from Mancini
200 g pancetta (7oz) diced
1 small onion peeled and chopped
300 g tomato passata (10.5oz)
10-12 cherry tomatoes halved
150 ml fresh cream (5floz) or Italian heavy cream (panna da cucina)
½ cup vodka
2-3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
1 teaspoon peperoncino flakes (red chili pepper) or as required
salt for pasta and to taste
freshly ground black pepper. to serve
parmigiano reggiano grated as required

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Instructions

Prepare ingredients

Peel and chop the onion, dice the pancetta if it’s in one piece. Wash and cut the cherry tomatoes into halves.

Make the sauce

Cook the onion in a large skillet with olive oil until it becomes transparent. Add the diced pancetta and brown it. Deglaze with the vodka over a high heat and let the alcohol evaporate. Add the red chili pepper and then add the cherry tomato halves and cook until they soften slightly.
Add tomato passata and cook over low heat for 15 minutes until the sauce has reduced. Add salt to taste. Add the cream and mix the ingredients together carefully.

Cook the pasta

Put a pot of water on to boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again. Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packet. Once the pasta is ready, save a cup of cooking water and drain.

Finish the dish

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix together well. If you think your sauce is too dry, add a little pasta cooking water. Serve with freshly ground black pepper and grated parmigiano (if required).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 840kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 374mg (16%) Potassium 792mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1164IU (23%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 840 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	840kcal	42%
Carbohydrates	78g	26%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	42g	65%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	17g	85%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	76mg	25%
Sodium	374mg	16%
Potassium	792mg	17%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1164IU	23%
Vitamin C	20mg	22%
Calcium	70mg	7%
Iron	3mg	17%