Easy And Delicious Penne Alla Vodka

This easy and delicious Penne Alla Vodka recipe is ready in 20 minutes or less and is the perfect quick weeknight dinner idea for the family. Vegetarian too

Easy And Delicious Penne Alla Vodka

When it comes to pasta, my favorites are spaghetti bolognese, penne alla vodka, and carbonara. The 3 of them are so different and delicious in their own right that is hard to choose  a top winner.

This Easy And Delicious Penne Alla Vodka is creamy, rich, and full of flavor. Some people refer to it as “pink sauce” since tomato sauce is combined with cream creating the beautiful color. I added sundried tomatoes to give the dish body and a different texture with every bite.

If you’re afraid to serving this to children because of the alcohol content, don’t worry. When the vodka is added to the skillet, I allow the alcohol to evaporate leaving only the delicious flavor of the drink. It’s the same principle as cooking with wine.

This dish is for me is a type of comfort food. It reminds me of home, dining with my family, our Sunday cookout tradition. With every forkful, you will feel the love of family and the feeling of togetherness.

I tried Penne Alla Vodka a few years ago in an Italian Restaurant and instantly got hooked. I tried guessing what ingredients it contained and after a couple of tries (ok maybe 3-4 times) I was able to recreate the dish at home, since then, it has been a hit with my husband and children as well.

You can make the vodka sauce in advance and just heat up at the last minute, this makes it perfect for entertaining without the mess and the fuss.

Finally, I hope you can try this delicious Bolognese Sauce Recipe at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Easy And Delicious Penne Alla Vodka

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

This easy and delicious Penne Alla Vodka recipe is ready in 20 minutes or less and is the perfect quick weeknight dinner idea for the family. Vegetarian too

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 587 kcal

Author: Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

• 1 lb Penne Rigate cooked and drained
• 1 cup vodka
• 15 oz pasta Sauce
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• teaspoon Pinch of red pepper flakes I added 1/2
• 3/4 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated (more if you'd like)
• 2-3 Tablespoons parsley chopped
• Salt + Pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons butter

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Instructions

1. In a large heavy skillet, place the butter and olive oil over medium heat
2. Add the garlic, onion and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper
3. Cook until the onion has softened. 2-3 minutes
4. Carefully remove the skillet from the stove and pour the vodka
5. Return the skillet to the stove and cook until the liquid has reduced by half
6. Add the ragu homestyle sauce and the sundried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper
7. Cook the sauce until it starts to boil
8. Add the cream and mix until the sauce begins to simmer. Check for seasoning
9. Add the cooked pasta and toss until combined
10. Top with cheese and parsley
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Easy And Delicious Penne Alla Vodka

Amount Per Serving

Calories 587 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 50mg17%

Sodium 568mg25%

Potassium 938mg27%

Carbohydrates 71g24%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 1085IU22%

Vitamin C 13.9mg17%

Calcium 166mg17%

Iron 3.2mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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