on Dec 07, 2021, Updated Jun 04, 2024
Why You’ll Love Penne alla Vodka
I love Penne alla Vodka because it switches up a basic 🍅 tomato sauce while adding a ton of flavor in not a lot of time. It’s comfort food at its best, luscious and creamy and utterly delicious. I love adding fresh 🧄 garlic for great flavor, as well as nutty Parmesan cheese but feel free to add in what you love. This is a great classic pasta dish to have in your repertoire.
How to Prepare Penne alla Vodka
🫒 Start by warming up the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 🧅 Now, add the onions or shallot and sauté until translucent. 🧄 Next, add the chili flakes and garlic and then give everything a stir. 🔥 Pour in the vodka and make sure you cook it off completely. 🍅 Now, add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, and salt to taste. ⏲️ Cover with a lid and let it reduce for 5 to 10 minutes on low heat. 🥛 Next, add in your heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and then stir. ♨️ Keep the heat on low and let it simmer and thicken. 💧 Meanwhile, cook the penne in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. 🧑🍳 When it’s cooked, add it into the sauce along with a bit of the starchy cooking water. 🥄 Now, give everything a stir together and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Penne alla Vodka
Best Served With
Pasta and salad is the perfect combo. Serve this with my Simple Green Salad or Caprese Salad. Serve Penne a la Vodka with homemade garlic bread. Serve it as a side to a protein, such as simple baked chicken.
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