Best 9 Penne With Pink Vodka Sauce Recipes

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Penne with pink vodka sauce is a classic Italian-American pasta dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The creamy, flavorful sauce is made with vodka, heavy cream, and tomato sauce, and the penne pasta provides a hearty base for the dish. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner.

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PENNE AND VODKA SAUCE



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One of the best and easiest recipes I have tried. You can find pancetta at any good Italian deli, try not to substitute as it makes the dish. This is also very good with shrimp added in the last few minutes of simmering. If you like spice, add a dash or 2 of red pepper flakes.

Provided by Rick Naylor

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
¼ pound thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
⅓ cup vodka
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta, and saute until lightly browned. Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
  • Stir in pasta, and heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795.3 calories, Carbohydrate 87.9 g, Cholesterol 84.1 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 928.9 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
12 ounces whole-wheat penne
1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup vodka
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Handful of fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for topping

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.

MAKEOVER PENNE WITH VODKA CREAM SAUCE



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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

1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup vodka
1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
2 teaspoons prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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

CREAMY PINK VODKA SAUCE WITH PENNE



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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

1 lb penne pasta, cooked aldente
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
3/4 cup vodka (top shelf)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
parmigiano-reggiano cheese

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 VODKA SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 quart Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought marinara sauce, blended until smooth
1 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 pound penne
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

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.

PENNE WITH PINK VODKA SAUCE



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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

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
5 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup vodka
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 pint heavy cream

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

PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE



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This version of the popular vodka-sauce pasta dish comes from Meg Oliver of Providence, Rhode Island.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, with juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup vodka
Coarse salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pound penne or other short tubular pasta
Finely grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and their juice, breaking tomatoes up with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in tomato paste, sugar, vodka, and 3/4 cup water; season with salt. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in cream; cook just until heated through (do not boil).
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large (5-quart) pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, and return to pot.
  • Add sauce to pasta, and toss to combine. Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g

PENNE WITH CREAMY VODKA SAUCE



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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

16 ounces penne pasta
2 (26 ounce) jars prego pasta sauce (Chunky Tomato, Onion & Garlic flavor)
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon butter
salt & pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

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

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic will make a big difference.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your taste. If you like it spicier, add more red pepper flakes. If you want it creamier, add more heavy cream.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, so it still has a little bite to it.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your taste. Whether you like it spicy, creamy, or somewhere in between, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce a try.

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