Best 10 Fabulous Penne A La Vodka Recipes

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Penne alla vodka is a classic Italian-American dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This flavorful pasta dish combines the richness of vodka, the tanginess of tomatoes, and the creaminess of heavy cream to create a luscious sauce that coats tender penne noodles. With its vibrant color and bold flavors, penne alla vodka is a showstopping dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of preparing this delectable dish, ensuring that you create a fabulous penne alla vodka that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNE ALLA VODKA



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This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I have new friends over for dinner. Years later, they've asked me to make this Penne alla Vodka recipe again. -Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/4 cup vodka
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add prosciutto; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes, vodka, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cream; cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally., Drain pasta. Add pasta and cheese to sauce; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

FABULOUS PENNE A LA VODKA



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This is the best Penne a la Vodka I have ever had! I cannot even order it in restaurants anymore, since it will never stand up to this fantastic recipe!

Provided by mosma

Categories     Penne

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
6 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 tablespoons butter, divided
12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered, about 3 cups
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/2 cup vodka
3 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs rigatoni pasta or 1 1/2 lbs penne
1/4 cup dry parmesan cheese, plus additional for the table

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan; when hot, saute the onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes to the saucepan.
  • Stir in the oregano, basil, salt and pepper and simmer 1 hour to concentrate flavors.
  • While the sauce is cooking, heat 4 T of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the mushrooms and hot pepper flakes until the mushrooms are golden.
  • Carefully add the vodka and simmer for 5 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
  • Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; pour the cream mixture into the tomato puree; stir to mix. Keep the sauce warm while cooking the pasta.
  • Add the kosher salt to 6 quarts of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add pasta to boiling water; cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
  • Melt the remaining 4 T of butter in a large skillet. Stir in pasta to glaze, then add Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Stir in 1/3 or the sauce and mix with the pasta; divide among plates. Top each plate with some additional sauce; pass remaining sauce and additional cheese at the table.

PENNE ALLA VODKA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound penne
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 whole medium onion, chopped finely
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup vodka
One 14-ounce can tomato puree or tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1 generous pinch red pepper flakes, plus more if needed
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until soft. Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame (remove the pan from the heat before adding). Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the tomato puree. Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then turn heat to the lowest simmer possible. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste. Finally, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine. Sprinkle on the Parmesan, then sprinkle on more red pepper flakes if desired.

LIGHTENED-UP PENNE A LA VODKA



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You save big on fat here by replacing some of the cream with 2-percent Greek yogurt, which provides the same creaminess and richness as a full-fat version.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
12 ounces whole-wheat penne
1/4 cup 2-percent Greek yogurt
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup vodka
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup loosely packed Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
  • Whisk the yogurt with the cream in a measuring cup and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in the tomatoes and vodka. Return the skillet to medium heat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until the alcohol cooks off and the sauce comes together and thickens, about 7 minutes. Stir in the yogurt-cream mixture and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the pasta, Parmesan, parsley and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet and toss to combine. Use the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 1010 milligrams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 4 grams

PENNE A LA VODKA II



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This is an easy recipe. The sauce can be made while you cook the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by LIAROSE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
½ cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup vodka
1 pound penne pasta
1 pint heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in olive oil until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up a bit with fork. Stir in basil, salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more.
  • 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.
  • Stir cream into sauce and cook 10 minutes more. Toss with hot pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 108.7 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 221.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

PENNE ALLA VODKA



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Penne alla vodka is the perfect recipe for easy entertaining: short pasta is easier to cook in quantity than long strands and the sauce is amusingly retro -- think 1960s Rome, where the dish originated. But it is seriously good.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons garlic-infused oil
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes or 3 cups finely chopped fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 pounds penne rigate
1/2 cup vodka
4 tablespoons butter
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place a large sauté pan over medium-low heat, and add onion, oil and a sprinkling of salt. Sauté onion until soft and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and their juices, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add heavy cream, and remove from heat.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain pasta and return to cooking pot. Add vodka, butter and salt to taste. Gently mix penne until butter is melted. Add tomato mixture, and mix until pasta is coated.
  • To serve, transfer pasta and sauce to a large warmed bowl. Pass Parmesan cheese for guests to serve themselves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 459, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 485 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PENNE ALLA VODKA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: penne pasta, olive oil, white onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, dried basil, salt, vodka, tomato sauce, heavy cream

Provided by Hector Gomez

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz penne pasta, cooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ white onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vodka
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onion and 1 clove of garlic, and cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add tomato sauce and mix to combine with onion and garlic.
  • Add vodka, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Let this to simmer for 2 minutes to allow most of the alcohol to burn off.
  • Add heavy cream and stir until fully combined. The sauce will turn into a beautiful light orange creamy mixture.
  • Add cooked pasta to vodka sauce and mix until noodles are fully coated in sauce.
  • Cover with a lid and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half.
  • Garnish with basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874 calories, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 12 grams

PENNE A LA VODKA III



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Delicious and easy to make! Crushed tomatoes, garlic and cream make this vodka sauce a winner.

Provided by KATHYCARINI

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons vodka
⅔ cup heavy cream
crushed red pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a skillet, saute garlic in a little olive oil. Pour in tomatoes and cook for about 20 minutes. Stir in the vodka. Add cream and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 10 minutes. Serve over the cooked penne.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.3 calories, Carbohydrate 97.7 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

FABULOUS PENNE A LA VODKA



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Categories     Pasta     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Winter

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onions, chopped
1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
6 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 tablespoons butter, divided
12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered, about 3 cups
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( to taste)
1/2 cup vodka
3 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs rigatoni pasta or 1 1/2 lbs penne
1/4 cup dry parmesan cheese, plus additional for the table

Steps:

  • Directions: 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan; when hot, saute the onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes to the saucepan. 2 Stir in the oregano, basil, salt and pepper and simmer 1 hour to concentrate flavors. 3 While the sauce is cooking, heat 4 T of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the mushrooms and hot pepper flakes until the mushrooms are golden. 4 Carefully add the vodka and simmer for 5 minutes to cook off the alcohol. 5 Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; pour the cream mixture into the tomato puree; stir to mix. Keep the sauce warm while cooking the pasta. 6 Add the kosher salt to 6 quarts of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add pasta to boiling water; cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain well. 7 Melt the remaining 4 T of butter in a large skillet. Stir in pasta to glaze, then add Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Stir in 1/3 or the sauce and mix with the pasta; divide among plates. Top each plate with some additional sauce; pass remaining sauce and additional cheese at the table. You Might Also Like Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/fabulous-penne-a-la-vodka-214699?oc=linkback

PENNE ALLA VODKA WITH BACON RECIPE BY TASTY



Penne Alla Vodka With Bacon Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: dried penne pasta, bacon, unsalted butter, large shallot, red pepper flakes, garlic, vodka, crushed san marzano tomato, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, butter, grated parmesan cheese, burrata, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, fresh basil

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ lb dried penne pasta
4 strips bacon, finely diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 large shallot, finely diced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons vodka
1 can crushed san marzano tomato, pushed through a fine-mesh strainer
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, and romano cheeses
burrata
olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until the edges are crisp, 2-3 minutes. If bacon is not particularly fatty, add 1 tablespoon of butter and stir until melted. Add the shallot and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the vodka and cook until almost completely evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 4 minutes, or until the sauce the mixture comes to a low boil. Add the cream, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the penne and remaining tablespoon of butter and stir until well coated in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Add the Parmesan and Romano cheeses and stir until incorporated.
  • Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and top with torn burrata, a drizzle of olive oil, pepper, and basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1502 calories, Carbohydrate 106 grams, Fat 93 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 15 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the vodka. A good vodka will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of vodka to your liking. If you prefer a stronger vodka flavor, add more. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, so it still has a little bit of a bite to it.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pasta. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly.
  • Add the vodka to the pan after the pasta has been cooked. This will prevent the vodka from evaporating and losing its flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Penne alla vodka is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and al dente pasta, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give penne alla vodka a try. You won't be disappointed!

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