Description
Penne alla Vodka is a delightful Italian dish that combines creamy tomato sauce, heavy cream, and vodka, creating a unique and comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- Penne pasta: 400 g (14 oz)
- Vodka: 120 ml (1/2 cup)
- Heavy cream: 240 ml (1 cup)
- Tomato sauce: 400 g (14 oz)
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Parmesan cheese: 100 g (1 cup), grated
- Fresh basil: A handful, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce thicken for another 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked penne with the sauce, adding Parmesan cheese and basil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with additional Parmesan and basil.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don’t skip the vodka as it enhances the sauce.
- Adjust the creaminess to your preference.
- Experiment with herbs for added flavor.
- Cook pasta al dente to prevent mushiness.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Let the sauce simmer for deeper flavors.
- Garnish generously for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Penne alla Vodka, Italian pasta, creamy pasta dish