Name: Penne Russo à la Vodka Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz penne pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup vodka; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh basil, for garnish

Penne Russo à la Vodka Recipe

Edin Blaney Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Penne Russo à la Vodka Recipe

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup vodka
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened.
Add the vodka to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
Stir in the tomato sauce and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the Penne Russo à la Vodka in bowls, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories : 480kcal
Total Fat : 17g
Saturated Fat : 7g
Cholesterol : 39mg
Sodium : 390mg
Total Carbohydrates : 66g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 12g

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