The delicious penne alla vodka recipe was made wildly popular by Gigi Hadid’s Insta story. Who doesn’t love a steaming plate of pasta in creamy tomato sauce? This delicious recipe is easy for a weeknight dinner and elegant enough for date night. Simple, classic, and super tasty.
Total Time
35min
4.3
35 Ratings
Author: SideChef
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
2
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
1
Medium
Onion
, finely chopped
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
1
can
(6 oz)
Tomato Paste
•
1
can
(14 oz)
Crushed Tomatoes
•
1/2
cup
Vodka
•
1
cup
Cream
•
1
lb
Penne Pasta
•
1
cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
•
as needed
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Fresh Basil Leaves
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
Heat a large pot of water over medium-high heat. Add a few generous pinches of Salt (to taste) and let come to a boil while you prepare the sauce.
2.
In a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Add the Onion (1) and Garlic (2 cloves) and cook until softened, 6-8 minutes.
3.
Add the Crushed Tomatoes (1 can) and Tomato Paste (1 can) and cook for another 6-8 minutes, or until the mixture gets dark and sticks to the bottom of the pot.
4.
Deglaze the pan with the Vodka (1/2 cup) making sure to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom.
5.
Scoop up around 1/4 cup of boiling water with a heatproof measuring cup. Add the Cream (1 cup) to the same measuring cup. Pour the cream water into the sauce, stirring to quickly combine. Continue to cook over medium heat for 8-10 more minutes (up to 20 minutes) stirring occasionally.
6.
While the sauce cooks, add the Penne Pasta (1 lb) to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Once cooked, use a slotted spoon or spider to transfer the pasta directly to the sauce.
7.
Turn the heat to low and add Grated Parmesan Cheese (1 cup). Stir to combine, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add more pasta water as needed to create a velvety sauce that coats the penne.
8.
Serve pasta in large shallow bowls. Tear the Fresh Basil Leaves (to taste) on the top and sprinkle with more parmesan and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (as needed).
Author's Notes
Yields 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
636
FAT
25.0 g
PROTEIN
18.0 g
CARBS
72.1 g
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