Name: Creamy Penne alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 400 g Penne pasta; 800 g Canned crushed tomatoes; 1 cups Heavy cream; 0.25 cups Vodka; 0.5 whole Onion, finely diced; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional); 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving); 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

DinnerComfort FoodQuick & Easy

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Penne pasta	400 g	371	13g	75g	2g
Canned crushed tomatoes	800 g	64	3g	15g	1g
Heavy cream	1 cups	202	2g	2g	21g
Vodka	0.25 cups	35	0g	0g	0g
Onion, finely diced	0.5 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
Garlic, minced	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Red pepper flakes (optional)	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)	0.5 cups	49	4g	0g	3g
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Salt and black pepper	1 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Penne pasta	400 g	371	13g	75g	2g
Canned crushed tomatoes	800 g	64	3g	15g	1g
Heavy cream	1 cups	202	2g	2g	21g
Vodka	0.25 cups	35	0g	0g	0g
Onion, finely diced	0.5 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
Garlic, minced	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Red pepper flakes (optional)	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)	0.5 cups	49	4g	0g	3g
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Salt and black pepper	1 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Cook penne pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Pour in vodka and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Cook for 2-3 minutes to burn off the alcohol.
Step 4
Stir in crushed tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Step 5
Stir in heavy cream and mix until fully combined and the sauce turns a beautiful pink color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Add the drained penne pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.