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Penne alla Vodka

Penne alla Vodka is a simple yet showstopping pasta dish. The creamy tomato vodka sauce comes together in less than 30 minutes and is bursting with flavor, resulting in a restaurant-quality dish easy enough to make on busy weeknights!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 382 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 oz uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 shallots (minced)
  • 3 oz prosciutto (chopped)
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. In a large skillet heat butter on a low flame.
  3. Add the garlic and shallots and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the prosciutto and red pepper flakes and cook another minute.
  5. Add tomatoes, vodka, salt and pepper and cook on low, covered about 20 minutes.
  6. Add basil and half and half, mix well and cook another 5 minutes.
  7. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and add the pasta, stirring 1 minutes in medium-low heat.
  8. Serve with grated cheese.

Notes

  • Variations and Tips:
  • Don't boil the sauce. This is especially important after you add the half and half - if it boils, it might curdle.
  • Is the sauce alcoholic? There is half a cup of vodka in the sauce but it's there for flavor, not to make the dish boozy. The alcohol will cook off while the sauce simmers!
  • Make it spicy. If you want a bit of heat to your sauce, add some extra red pepper flakes.
  • Add some meat. Stir in some cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken breast or salmon near the end of the recipe for some added protein.
  • Make it creamier. Swap the half and half for heavy cream or add more half and half.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup pasta Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 58.5g (20%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 5.5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 20.5mg (7%) Sodium 768.5mg (32%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup pasta
Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 58.5g 20%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 5.5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 20.5mg 7%
Sodium 768.5mg 32%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%

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