This penne alla vodka is tender penne pasta tossed in a rich and delicious tomato, vodka and cream sauce. Add a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and you'll have a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your own home.
567 kcal
/serving
20 min
Serves
6
Medium
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (plus more for garnish if desired)
- 28 oz can Italian style or San Marzano whole tomatoes
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
- Place the tomatoes in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Pour the tomato puree into the pan.
- Add the vodka to the pan.
- Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes over medium low heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and simmer for another 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with parsley, parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (optional), then serve.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
567
Calories
18.8g
Protein
16% DV
63.3g
Carbs
22% DV
24.3g
Fat
31% DV
5.0g
Fiber
13% DV
6.6g
Sugars
485mg
Sodium
32% DV
68mg
Cholesterol
19% DV
| Diet Type | Balanced |
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher |
| Allergen Info | Wheat |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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