Penne Alla Vodka Recipe
Rigatoni noodles with chicken tomato cream sauce light spicy
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Ingredients
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Penne Alla Vodka Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Cook the Penne Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- 3
Add Chicken and Spices
Add the diced chicken breast and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Make the Sauce
Stir in the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, then reduce the heat and add the heavy cream. Mix well and allow it to simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- 6
Serve
Garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.
