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Penne Alla Vodka
You don't need to go to a restaurant to get great penne alla vodka—this recipe is easy to make at home! It stars a delicious homemade vodka sauce that's creamy, silky, and packed with rich tomato flavor. The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes, so it's perfect for weeknights.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Jeanine Donofrio📖 loveandlemons
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●blender
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to ⏱️ 8 minutes, or until softened.
2
Add the red pepper flakes and tomato paste and cook, stirring, for ⏱️ 3 minutes, or until the tomato paste darkens. Stir in the vodka and let it cook down for ⏱️ 1 minute.
tomato paste1 (6-ounce) can
3
Add the crushed tomatoes and their juices and stir to combine. Simmer over low heat for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
4
Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
5
Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions, cooking until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta.
6
Return the blended sauce to the skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the cream, followed by ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. Add the pasta and stir to coat, adding more pasta water as needed to fully coat the pasta in a lightly creamy, glossy sauce.
7
Season to taste and serve topped with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese.
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