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Penne alla Vodka

Name: Penne alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz penne; Salted water (for boiling); 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; ⅓ cup vodka; ½ cup heavy cream; ½ tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt; ½ cup Parmesan (grated); Fresh basil

Creamy tomato-vodka sauce coats penne in 30 minutes — a restaurant favorite that is easy enough for weeknight pasta dinner.

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Dinner·Italian·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Cook the pasta

12 oz penne
Salted water (for boiling)

Step 2 — Make the vodka sauce

2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
⅓ cup vodka
½ cup heavy cream
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
½ cup Parmesan (grated)
Fresh basil

Instructions

1
Cook the pasta
Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2
Make the vodka sauce
Sauté garlic in olive oil 1 minute. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in vodka and simmer 3 minutes. Reduce heat, whisk in cream, salt, and pepper flakes. Toss pasta with sauce and Parmesan, adding pasta water to loosen. Top with basil.

Nutrition per serving: 520 cal · 16g protein · 62g carbs · 20g fat · 4g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.