Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsGrappa '72Penne Romanoff Recipe

Penne Romanoff Recipe

Inspired by Grappa '72
Time30m
Serves4

Vodka tomato cream with pancetta, black peppercorn and green onions

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pancetta

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Tomatoes

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Then, stir in the crushed tomatoes and vodka. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Cream

    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  5. 5

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, stir in the chopped green onions, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Penne Romanoff!

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