Penne alla Vodka - Pasta with Tomato Vodka Sauce
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
647 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Penne alla Vodka - Pasta with Tomato Vodka Sauce
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Penne alla Vodka is a super easy pasta recipe that'll leave you licking your plate clean! It's made with penne pasta tossed in a creamy tomato vodka sauce with garlic and pancetta. If a big bowl of comfort food is what you're looking for then this is it!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup smoked pancetta cubed (100g)
- 1 garlic clove , finely chopped
- 1 shallot , finely chopped
- 4 cups penne pasta (14 oz/400g)
- 1.5 cup pureed tomatoes (passata) (400g)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (80ml)
- 1/3 cup vodka (80ml)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (120ml)
- salt and pepper to season
- freshly grated parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted boiling water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to packet instruction until al dente.
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a large pan and add the pancetta, fry for a couple of minutes until starting to brown (2-3 minutes)
- Next, add the garlic and shallot and saute until the shallot becomes translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Stir the pureed tomatoes into the skillet and add 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water. Let it simmer for 1 minute then reduce the heat to low.
- Add the cream and stir until thoroughly combined with the tomato. Once combined, add the vodka with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes or until you can no longer smell the vodka and the sauce has darkened slightly. If the sauce reduces too much then add another splash of pasta water.
- Once the pasta is cooked al dente, add it to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve with parmesan.
Notes
- No pancetta? you can use smoked bacon roughly chopped instead.
- If you can't get a good brand of tomatoes then you might need to add a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity, add it to taste.
- It's important to turn the heat to low before adding the cream or it might split. Don't worry if it does, the sauce will look a little grainy but will still taste delicious.
- If you don't have penne pasta, no problem, use any pasta shape you like!
- I don't add any herbs to this recipe but if you want to add some then fresh basil or parsley would work well.
- Make sure to reserve pasta water, this helps emulsify the sauce but also adds a lot of flavour.
- You can make this sauce in advance keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it in suitable containers.
- Leftover pasta will keep for 1-2 days and can be eaten cold for lunch or made into a pasta salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
647kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
206mg
(9%)
Potassium
720mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
770IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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