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Vodka Penne is a delicious pasta dish to try today!

 
Creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced, this penne alla vodka recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
  3. Deglaze with vodka, then add tomato puree and simmer 5–10 minutes.
  4. Stir in cream, cooked pasta, and Parmesan. Add pasta water as needed for consistency.
  5. Garnish with basil and serve hot.

Notes

  • The alcohol cooks off but enhances the tomato flavor
  • Use tomato paste for a thicker sauce
  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein

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