Penne Alla Vodka Recipe
Quill shaped pasta tossed with a light pink sauce
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Cook the 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
Sauté Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add Vodka
Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate slightly.
- 4
Incorporate Tomato Sauce
Add the tomato sauce and stir well. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- 5
Add Cream and Cheese
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 7
Serve
Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving. Enjoy your Penne Alla Vodka!





