Classic Penne alla Vodka Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
13 minutes
Servings:
5 servings
Ingredients
  • 16 oz. Penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 diced onion
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 2 cans (14 ounce) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside
  2. Add the oil to a large stock pot and heat to medium high heat. Now add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Remove from heat and add the vodka. Put the pot back on medium heat and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir.
  6. Add the butter, stir, and cover. Lower heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until the butter is fully melted
  7. Reserve 1 ½ cups of the sauce for serving and pour the cooked pasta into the pot of remaining sauce.
  8. Stir and serve. Top with fresh basil and add extra sauce if desired.