Penne Alla Vodka
Although it sounds fancy, Penne Alla Vodka takes only 30 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 1/2 tablespoons vodka
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, for garnish
- Fresh basil optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
- In the meantime, in a large skillet over medium heat, warm the butter. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for about 30 seconds to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the tomato paste until well combined. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer gently for about 4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl while hot. Serve immediately. If desired, garnish with a light dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 214mgFiber: 3g
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