Name: Penne alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 ounces pancetta, diced; 0.5 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 0.66 cup vodka; 1 pound rigatoni or penne pasta; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.25 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste; 0.66 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

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Penne alla Vodka

This penne alla vodka recipe is easy to make with tender pasta tossed in a creamy homemade tomato-vodka sauce for a impressive dinner in just 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 647

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces pancetta, diced
0.5 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons tomato paste
0.66 cup vodka
1 pound rigatoni or penne pasta
1 cup heavy cream
0.25 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
0.66 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Method

Gather all ingredients.
Place a large pot of salted water over high heat to bring to a boil. Pour tomatoes in a medium bowl and crush well with hands or chop in a food processor. Set aside.
While water heats, prepare the sauce: Heat oil and pancetta in a large saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently until pancetta is crisp, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until the tomato paste has taken on a slight brownish color, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vodka and cook until reduced by at least half. Stir in reserved tomatoes and juices and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
While sauce reduces, add pasta to boiling water and cook, according to package directions until al dente, 11 to 12 minutes.
Once sauce is reduced, stir in heavy cream and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Stir in 1/3 cup cheese, parsley, basil and pasta until well combined. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and more herbs if desired.
Serve and enjoy.