Penne Alla Vodka
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
629 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Penne Alla Vodka
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Penne alla Vodka Sauce is a classic Italian pasta dish that you can put together in no time at all.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 4 ounces prosciutto you can use bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 14 ounces chopped tomatoes 1 can
- 14 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste - if desired to make thicker
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to the package instructions in a large pot of water, make sure you use the al dente directions. Drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium low.
- Add chopped garlic and onions to the pan. Be careful not to let the garlic to burn.
- Sauté garlic and chopped onions until the onions are almost translucent.
- Add chopped prosciutto and crushed red pepper to the pan.
- Sauté until the prosciutto is cooked and slightly crisped.
- Add chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salt.
- Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes stirring from time to time.
- Add in cream and mix thoroughly.
- Add in 1/2 cup of vodka and cook for about five minutes.
- To serve, mix the sauce and pasta together.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- If you don't have prosciutto, you can also use bacon or even sausage.
- To make the sauce thicker, add a tablespoon or two of tomato paste.
- We make this with penne pasta but another type of pasta will work just fine!
- Substitutes for vodka include water, apple cider, or white grape juice mixed with lime juice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
629kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
826mg
(34%)
Potassium
684mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1085IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 629kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 826mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 684mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1085IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
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