Rating: 3.93
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Penne alla Vodka

January 24, 2024

A delicious pasta dish made with penne pasta and a creamy vodka sauce.

penne alla vodka
Penne alla Vodka
3.93 from 13 votes
A delicious pasta dish made with penne pasta and a creamy vodka sauce.
Servings 6 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup basil chopped fresh
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the vodka over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the pasta is heated through.
  • Serve the Penne alla Vodka hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 18gFat: 14gFiber: 5g
Calories: 500kcal
Meal Type: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Time: 30-45 Min
Level: Easy
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  1. User avatar caleb.herman22 says:

    5 stars
    Pasta + vodka sounds like a party! Gimme!

  2. User avatar Dierdre McClure says:

    5 stars
    I made this last night and my kids loved it. They couldn’t even tell there was vodka lol!

    1. User avatar jarvis.lehner88 says:

      3 stars
      Wait, there’s vodka in it? I thought it was just pasta sauce! I’m confused. Is the vodka taste really gone?

    2. User avatar karl.mclaughlin says:

      5 stars
      That’s awesome! I love hearing when kids enjoy what we cook for them. Gonna try this recipe this weekend!

  3. User avatar krystina.wunsch says:

    5 stars
    This was so delicious! The vodka really added a unique flavor!

    1. User avatar herminia.wyman72 says:

      5 stars
      I’m glad you liked it! The vodka really does make a difference. It’s like magic! ✨

  4. User avatar leif.waters says:

    4 stars
    Super easy recipe! I added some chicken and it turned out great!

    1. 5 stars
      Glad you enjoyed it! Chicken sounds like a great addition! I might try that next time.

    2. User avatar duncan.hane says:

      2 stars
      I dunno about adding chicken… seems like it might ruin the flavors of the sauce.

  5. User avatar samual.littel says:

    3 stars
    It was okay, but I think it needed more seasoning. Maybe a bit of garlic or onion??

  6. User avatar alonzo.weber says:

    2 stars
    I don’t understand why you would put vodka in pasta. Seems weird to me.

    1. 2 stars
      Ugh, who puts vodka in pasta? That’s just a waste of good drink if you ask me! Stick to wine.

    2. User avatar Charles Darwin says:

      5 stars
      I think the vodka adds depth to the flavor! It might sound weird at first, but it’s actually really good. Give it a try!

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