Penne Vodka

Penne Vodka 🍝

The pink sauce classic, tomato and cream simmered until velvety and clinging to every ridge of penne.

30 min · Beginner · 620 cal · 18g protein · $1.90/serving · Italian

30minutes
4servings
620calories
18gprotein
$1.90per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1 lb penne
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp vodka
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil penne in salted water until al dente, about 11 minutes, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium and cook finely diced onion 4 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring, until the paste darkens.

  4. 4

    Add vodka and stir 1 minute, then pour in cream and simmer gently 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Toss in the pasta with parmesan, loosening with pasta water until the sauce is silky and coats evenly.

  6. 6

    Serve with extra parmesan and a pinch more red pepper flakes.

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