Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful Pasta alla Vodka, a classic Italian dish featuring penne pasta in a luscious vodka-infused tomato and cream sauce. This recipe is sure to impress with its rich taste and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 ounces
Unsalted Butter:
2 tablespoons
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Onion:
1 small, finely chopped
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Red Pepper Flakes:
1/2 teaspoon
Vodka:
1/2 cup
Crushed Tomatoes:
1 (28 oz) can
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Fresh Basil:
Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Penne Pasta: Boil the penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Pour in vodka and let it cook off. Add crushed tomatoes, simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cream.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Mix in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Use high-quality vodka and crushed tomatoes for enhanced flavor.
- For added richness, consider incorporating cooked pancetta or prosciutto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
