Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTre Scalini RestaurantPenne Alla Vodka Recipe

Penne Alla Vodka Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Quill shaped pasta tossed with a light pink sauce

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Add Vodka

    Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate slightly.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Tomato Sauce

    Add the tomato sauce and stir well. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.

  5. 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. 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. 7

    Serve

    Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving. Enjoy your Penne Alla Vodka!

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