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Penne Alla Vodka
Pink sauce pasta aka spicy pasta alla vodka is a creamy, vibrant dish that combines the best of tomato and cream sauces for an irresistibly rich flavor without the vodka. This delicious pasta is has a velvety smooth texture and is packed with flavor for an easy 30 minute weeknight meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 435 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 2 tablespoon butter or 1 tbsp butter +1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 3-4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon EACH oregano, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, bouillon powder, salt
- fresh black pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup pasta water
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or more or less to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water as per package directions, cooking al dente. Reserve about ¼ cup of pasta water.
- While pasta is cooking, heat butter in a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook down for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook down for 30 seconds then stir in the tomato paste and spices.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes then pour in the heavy cream, pasta water, and parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a simmer then lower heat to low.
- Stir in the cooked drained pasta and sliced basil. Mix until fully incorporated and pasta slightly thickens (it will thicken as it rests).
- Garnish with additional chopped basil and Parmesan cheese on top of the pasta if you like.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
295mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1018IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1018IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.