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Penne alla Vodka

Penne alla vodka is made with a creamy vodka tomato sauce tossed with penne and lots of fresh parmesan cheese!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 595 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne cooked al dente
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 ounces pancetta chopped
  • ⅓ cup vodka
  • 28 ounces whole Italian tomatoes with juices
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, cook penne until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook garlic in butter over medium-low heat until fragrant. Add pancetta and cook 2 more minutes.
  3. Add vodka and cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes (with juice) and chili flakes, and slightly break it up with a spoon. Simmer 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add cream and cook 5 minutes. Add penne to the sauce and cook 1 minute to combine flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in ½ cup parmesan cheese.
  6. Place in bowls and top with parsley and remaining parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days and in the freezer for 4 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 595 (30%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 557mg (23%) Potassium 509mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 985IU (20%) Vitamin C 15.8mg (18%) Calcium 219mg (22%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 595

% Daily Value*

Calories 595 30%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 557mg 23%
Potassium 509mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 985IU 20%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 18%
Calcium 219mg 22%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.