Penne Alla Vodka Recipe
Creamy vodka sauce, parmesan, basil
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vodka Sauce
Method
Cook the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
Prepare the Vodka Sauce
- 3
Sauté Shallots
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced shallots and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are soft and translucent.
- 4
- 5
Simmer Vodka
Carefully pour in the vodka and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Finish the Sauce
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil to the sauce, stirring until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
- 8
Mix Pasta with Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the vodka sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 9
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.