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Penne alla Vodka
Penne alla Vodka is made with penne pasta in a luxurious creamy sauce that, thanks to vodka, has a bold tomato flavor and a glossy, silky texture.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
489 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 sweet onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more for garnish
- 28 ounce San Marzano Tomatoes canned whole
- 1/3 cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving, grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- basil for serving, leaves
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions, aiming for al-dente.
- In the meantime, prepare the Vodka Sauce.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook while stirring for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes to a blender or a food processor and puree until smooth. Add the tomato puree to the pan, followed by the vodka. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream until fully combined, then add the parmesan cheese. Simmer the sauce for another 5 minutes or until thickened. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the sauce; toss to coat.
- Serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes and garnished with basil leaves.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
489kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
516mg
(22%)
Potassium
557mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
556IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
304mg
(30%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 556IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 304mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.