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Penne Alla Vodka
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Penne Alla Vodka

Penne alla Vodka Sauce is a classic Italian pasta dish that you can put together in no time at all. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 629 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons garlic chopped
  • 1 cup onion white, chopped
  • 4 ounces prosciutto you can use bacon
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 14 ounces tomato 1 can, chopped
  • 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

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  1. Cook the penne according to the package instructions in a large pot of water, make sure you use the al dente directions. Drain.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium low.
  3. Add chopped garlic and onions to the pan. Be careful not to let the garlic to burn.
  4. Sauté garlic and chopped onions until the onions are almost translucent.
  5. Add chopped prosciutto and crushed red pepper to the pan.
  6. Sauté until the prosciutto is cooked and slightly crisped.
  7. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salt.
  8. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes stirring from time to time.
  9. Add in cream and mix thoroughly.
  10. Add in 1/2 cup of vodka and cook for about five minutes.
  11. To serve, mix the sauce and pasta together.
  12. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 629

% 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.