Penne Ala Vodka Recipe
Penne in a tomato cream sauce with pecorino cheese.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Cook the Penne
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce and Vodka
Stir in the tomato sauce and vodka. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
- 4
Incorporate Heavy Cream
Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine. Allow to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 6
Finish with Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in the grated pecorino cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Penne Ala Vodka hot, garnished with additional pecorino cheese if desired.