Best 8 Pennette Ala Vodka Recipes

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Pennette alla vodka is a classic Italian pasta dish that is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. The combination of vodka, tomato sauce, and penne pasta creates a rich and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. While there are many different variations of pennette alla vodka, the basic ingredients remain the same: penne pasta, vodka, tomato sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. The vodka adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the sauce, while the heavy cream makes it rich and velvety. The Parmesan cheese adds a salty and nutty flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

PENNE ALLA VODKA



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THE ABSOLUTE BEST PENNE ALLA VODKA ANYWHERE!! CREAMY, RICH, TOMATO, VODKA SAUCE, WITH PROSCUITTO. I GUARANTEE YOU WILL LOVE THIS DISH!! *tip* squeeze the tomatoes to drain them so the sauce isnt watery

Provided by Bri22

Categories     Penne

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
1 cup thinly sliced prosciutto
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup vodka (only a kind you would drink)
salt and pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb penne pasta
3/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • In a wide pot big enough to hold all the pasta and sauce, melt the butter.
  • add the garlic and cook until golden brown.
  • stir in the proscuitto and cook for a a minute or two.
  • add the tomatoes, crushed pepper, pepper and salt.
  • simmer for 5 minutes.
  • stir in the cream and cook for 2 minutes stirring alot.
  • add the vodka and cook until it no longer smells strongly of vodka (about 3-5 minutes).
  • cook the pasta as directed on box but al dente.
  • add the pasta to the pot with the sauce and mix until it is all coated over the pasta.
  • toss with the cheese and serve immediately.

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 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 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 FROM LEFTOVER SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Penne Alla Vodka From Leftover Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, garlic, vodka, tomato sauce, heavy cream, cooked penne, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 fl oz vodka, optional
3 cups tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb cooked penne
parmesan cheese, for serving
fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is slightly translucent.
  • Add the garlic, salt, and vodka, and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the tomato sauce and heavy cream, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the cooked penne and stir until the sauce evenly coats the pasta.
  • Serve warm with Parmesan and parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 5 grams

SIMPLE PENNE ALLA VODKA



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Make and share this Simple Penne Alla Vodka recipe from Food.com.

Provided by graffeetee

Categories     Penne

Time 28m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, chopped
4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup vodka
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1/8-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (depending how spicy you like things) or 1/8-1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (depending how spicy you like things)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2-3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3/4-1 lb penne, cooked (again, depending on how "saucy" you like your pasta)

Steps:

  • Saute the onion in the combined butter and olive oil until translucent.
  • Add the prosciutto and saute an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add vodka and cook on high heat for 4 minutes.
  • Add tomato puree and red pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add cream and simmer for an additional 1 minute.
  • Salt to taste. Toss with hot cooked penne and Parmesan cheese. Serve extra Parmesan on the table if desired.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality vodka for the best flavor. Look for a vodka that is smooth and has a neutral taste.
  • Don't boil the vodka. This will cook off the alcohol and ruin the flavor of the sauce.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce. A homemade sauce is always best, but a store-bought sauce can also be used.
  • Add some cream to the sauce for a richer flavor. This is optional, but it is a nice touch.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Pennette alla vodka is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy tomato sauce and hint of vodka, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give pennette alla vodka a try.

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