Penne Alla Vodka

Name: Penne Alla Vodka
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ½ medium yellow onion (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (thinly sliced); ½ teaspoon sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; ¼ cup vodka (see note*); 1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (crushed); 1 pound tube-shaped pasta (such as penne or rigatoni); ½ cup heavy cream; Chopped fresh parsley or fresh basil leaves (for garnish); Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Indulge in this creamy and slightly spicy Penne Alla Vodka, perfect for a cozy dinner with friends or a special date night. The rich flavors of tomato and vodka come together beautifully, making this dish a delightful crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
½medium yellow onion (chopped)
3garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
½ teaspoonsea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoonred pepper flakes
1(6-ounce) can tomato paste
¼ cupvodka (see note*)
1(14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (crushed)
1 poundtube-shaped pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
½ cupheavy cream
Chopped fresh parsley or fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the sliced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

Add the tomato paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to deepen the flavor.

Pour in the vodka, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze it. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.

Stir in the crushed whole peeled tomatoes and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 11-12 minutes.

Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the sauce.

Stir in the heavy cream, adjusting the sauce's consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Mix until the pasta is well coated, then remove from heat.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil, and generously topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Adapted from loveandlemons.com. Ingredients sourced from the original; description and instructions are original to Fork.