Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of The Best Penne alla Vodka, a quick and easy pasta dish that brings the essence of Italian dining right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 small onion (chopped finely)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil and parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the penne according to package directions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in vodka, letting it bubble for about 30 seconds before stirring in tomato paste until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and reduce heat; warm gently until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, mix in fresh basil if desired, then toss with drained pasta.
- Serve hot topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 75mg