Craving a delectable and creamy pink vodka sauce with penne? Look no further! This rich and flavorful pasta dish is a classic for a reason. Its creamy, tomato-based sauce infused with vodka and a hint of spice creates a tantalizing taste that will leave you wanting more. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a comforting meal, this recipe is sure to impress.
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PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta. Empty the tomatoes into a bowl and crush with your hands.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in the vodka, tomatoes and salt to taste. Return the skillet to medium heat and simmer, stirring often, until the alcohol cooks off, about 7 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parmesan and basil.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt. Serve topped with more parmesan and basil.
PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Simmer the tomato sauce and vodka in a heavy large skillet over low heat until the mixture reduces by 1/4, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Stir the cream into the tomato and vodka sauce. Simmer over low heat until the sauce is heated through. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well blended.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the sauce, and toss to coat.
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavor.
- Pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce. If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 6 months.
CREAMY PINK VODKA SAUCE WITH PENNE
Creamy,Rich,and Smooth vodka sauce. Quick and easy! Use a vodka that you like to drink, if you can't drink it you won't eat this.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the olive oil into the pan and add the onions and garlic.
- Turn on the heat to medium-low and gently cook for a few minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes cook 1 minute add crushed tomatoes.
- Raise the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the vodka and a pinch of salt and pepper simmer uncovered for about 8 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Add the cream and lower the heat, add drained pasta and toss in parsley.
- Stir to coat well and grate a generous amount of parmesan into the pasta using our microplane grater.
- Serve immediately sprinkled with more parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
PENNE WITH SPICY VODKA TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you're worried about the alcohol, don't be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors.
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
- Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 544.4 mg, Sugar 1 g
PENNE WITH PINK VODKA SAUCE
I made this recipe for my niece's baptism, it was a huge hit, no leftovers! Optional ingredients include, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced black olives and roasted red pepper strips. Also, you can substitute the cheese of your choice for the mozzarella.
Provided by BIG DADDY
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, saute garlic in the butter. Add vodka and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Stir in heavy cream and heat thoroughly. Mix sauce into hot pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 125.3 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 483.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
MAKEOVER PENNE WITH VODKA CREAM SAUCE
Makeover Penne with Vodka Cream Sauce is still creamy, rich and restaurant-quality special, but it now has less than half the original recipe's fat and cholesterol. Even our pros had a hard time telling them apart. -Debra Torres, Clarion, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and vodka. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions., Stir the pesto, salt and pepper flakes into tomato mixture. In a small bowl, combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into pan. Add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain penne; serve with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PENNE WITH CREAMY VODKA SAUCE
Oh, YUM! I got this from Campbell's Fall Family Favorites magazine...I just HAD to try it -- what with 4 kids and all, I was hoping to "knock them out" with the Vodka! (JUST KIDDING!!!!! LOL!!!!!) No, but seriously, I saw Emeril make something similar to this, so I tried this simplified version, and it was GOOD! Even the kids liked it (although they would have frowned if I told them I put Vodka in it...Hee hee!) NOTE: I usually add 1/2 lb. pepperoni slices, cut into 1/4" strips to the sauce.
Provided by Stacky5
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain well. Return pasta to the saucepot, add salt & pepper to tast and 1 tablespoons butter.
- In a 1 1/2 quart saucepan, stir the pasta sauce, vodka, basil, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and gently stir in the cream.
- Pour the sauce over the paste. Toss to coat.
- Spoon pasta into a serving bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve with additional cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.4, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 1333, Carbohydrate 88.9, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 21.9, Protein 14.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality vodka for the best flavor. A good rule of thumb is to use a vodka that you would drink straight.
- Don't boil the vodka. This will cook out the alcohol and leave you with a bland sauce.
- Add the cream and milk slowly, stirring constantly. This will help prevent the sauce from curdling.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, such as penne, spaghetti, or fettuccine. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for bread or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Creamy pink vodka sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion dinner. With its rich, creamy flavor and beautiful pink color, this sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.
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