Vodka Pasta (Penne alla Vodka)
This restaurant-quality Vodka Pasta has a rich and silky sauce made with tomato paste, cream, and vodka!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (6-ounce) tin tomato paste
- ¼ cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- grated parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the vodka and boil for 1-2 minutes until evaporated.
- Add the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and let it bubble for a few minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and serve with grated parmesan cheese on top. If the pasta is too thick, stir in a little bit of the reserved pasta water. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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