Description
Penne alla Vodka is a decadent Italian pasta dish that combines perfectly cooked penne with a rich and creamy tomato-vodka sauce. This delightful meal tantalizes your taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this dish promises to impress guests and family alike, all while being simple enough for novice cooks to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Crush the canned tomatoes by hand into the skillet, add vodka, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and allow it to simmer for another 3 minutes until combined.
- Add the cooked penne to the sauce and toss gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg