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Creamy Penne Alla Vodka

This penne alla vodka consists of pasta mixed with creamy tomato vodka sauce and topped with salty Parmesan cheese. It is smooth, delicious, and addicting for all!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Penne Alla Vodka, Penne Alla Vodka Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 652kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Penne Rigate
  • 2 tbsp oil avocado or olive
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup Vodka
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to preference
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup basil sliced
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions.
    Cooked Penne in a pot.
  • Meanwhile, place a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and finely chopped onion. Sauté the onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
    Onion and garlic in a pan.
  • Pour in the vodka and cook until it is mostly evaporated — about 1-2 minutes.
    Cooked onion, garlic and vodka in a pan.
  • Add in the tomato sauce and salt. Bring it to a light simmer.
    Tomato sauce with salt and onion in a pan.
  • Pour in the heavy cream, and stir everything together until well incorporated. Bring it to a simmer.
    Cream added to tomato sauce in a pan.
  • Turn down the heat and add in the Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese has melted.
    Alla vodka sauce with parmesan added.
  • Add the pasta and basil into the sauce. Remove from the heat.
    Creamy alla vodka sauce with penne pasta added.
  • Top with more cheese and basil if desired. Enjoy!
    Creamy Penne Alla Vodka in apan.

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Nutrition

Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1304mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1294IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 2mg