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Penne alla Vodka
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13 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 40MINS

Penne alla Vodka

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You don't need to go out to a restaurant to enjoy delicious Penne alla Vodka! Using tomato paste instead of canned tomatoes actually gives this sauce a richer, more concentrated umami flavor - we sure aren't complaining. Enjoy it on your next date night or easy weeknight dinner!
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You don't need to go out to a restaurant to enjoy delicious Penne alla Vodka! Using tomato paste instead of canned tomatoes actually gives this sauce a richer, more concentrated umami flavor - we sure aren't complaining. Enjoy it on your next date night or easy weeknight dinner!
40MINS
Total Time
$1.27
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Penne Pasta
1 lb
Penne Pasta
Vodka Sauce
Onion
1
Medium Onion
Garlic
4 cloves
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Tomato Paste
1 tube
(130 g)
Tomato Paste
or 3/4 of a 6 oz. can
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Heavy Cream
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
Fresh Basil
to taste
Shredded Fresh Basil
Salt
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
808
Fat
31.2 g
Protein
20.4 g
Carbs
99.6 g
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Author's Notes

If you don't have Tomato Paste you can substitute 2-3 Tbsp Tomato Puree or Tomato Sauce for every 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Finely dice one Onion (1). Using the back of your knife, smash each clove of Garlic (4 cloves) and then chop.
step 2
In a skillet with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), cook onions until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add in chopped garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until fragrant
step 3
While the Onions are cooking, boil water for pasta. Once the water comes to a boil salt generously and cook Penne Pasta (1 lb) according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
step 4
Empty the Tomato Paste (1 tube) into the Onion pan and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to ensure the mixture doesn’t burn. Add Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 tsp), stir, and cook for another minute.
step 5
Mix in GREY GOOSE® Vodka (1/4 cup) and stir the mixture around the pan until the liquid evaporates.
step 6
Before adding in the cream, mix it with ¼ cup pasta water. Add the Heavy Cream (1 cup) to the pan and stir to combine. If it seems too thick, add more pasta water a little bit at a time. Allow to simmer until a thick sauce forms.
step 7
Remove from heat and mix in Dried Oregano (1 Tbsp) and Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup) and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Gently add the pasta and toss with the Sauce.
step 8
Serve your Penne alla Vodka in large bowls with remaining Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup) and Fresh Basil (to taste).
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Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Pasta
Italian
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