5 from 63 votes
Penne alla Vodka
Penne alla Vodka features penne pasta coated in a tomato and cream sauce complemented by vodka, olive oil, onion, garlic, butter, Parmesan, and fresh parsley. The sauce simmers to reduce the alcohol, then enriches with cream and butter for a smooth texture and balanced flavor. The dish combines tomato acidity with creaminess and a subtle vodka sharpness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
602 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion chopped in small dice
- 2 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 28 ounces San Marzano Tomatoes
- ¼ cup vodka
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley chopped fresh
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to al dente package instruction, 11 to 13 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain pasta.
- In a large skillet, large enough to hold all of the cooked pasta, over medium heat add olive oil, onions and garlic. Sautee until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, vodka, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until alcohol burns off. Stir in heavy cream and butter.
- Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss the pasta in the sauce over high heat until well coated. Add a little of the cooking water if the sauce is too thick.
- Top with Parmesan and parsley and mix gently.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Always remove the pan from heat and turn off the burner when adding vodka to prevent flare-ups.
- Pour vodka into the center of the pan when off the heat to minimize fire risks.
- Keep your eyes on the pan and ensure loose clothing stays away from the flame during this step.
- Resume cooking gently with a low flame when returning the pan to heat before increasing as needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
602kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
178mg
(7%)
Potassium
262mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
890IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
5.2mg
(6%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 602
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 602kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 890IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.