Description
Indulge in The Best Penne alla Vodka, a quick and delicious pasta dish that transforms busy weeknights into gourmet experiences. In just 20 minutes, you can create a rich and creamy tomato sauce that elevates penne pasta to restaurant-quality status. This comforting meal is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings and can easily be customized with your favorite proteins or vegetables. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have a satisfying dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 small onion (chopped finely)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in vodka and let it bubble for 30 seconds before stirring in tomato paste until smooth.
- Gradually mix in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and allow the sauce to warm through.
- Drain the penne, toss it with the sauce in the skillet, adding fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg