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How To Make Penne Alla Vodka with Ground Beef
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Bright, creamy, and velvety vodka sauce that infuses perfectly with penne pasta and ground beef.
Preparation:
5
mins
Cooking:
40
mins
Total:
45
mins
Serves:
4
Ingredients
3
oz
red onion
chopped
15
oz
tomatoes
(1 can), crushed
4
cups
penne pasta
cooked
½
cup
vodka
1
lb
ground beef
2
tbsp
olive oil
½
tsp
chili flakes
½
cup
heavy cream
½
cup
parmesan cheese
shredded or powdered, divided
salt and ground black pepper
to taste
To serve:
parsley
chopped
Instructions
In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Saute the onions until translucent.
Add beef and saute until the ground beef is cooked through, breaking up the meat when necessary.
Add tomatoes and saute briefly.
Deglaze with vodka and reduce briefly.
Increase the heat and let the meat sauce simmer until it reduces by half.
Add the cream, ¼ cup of the cheese, and then the pasta. Stir well.
Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Adjust accordingly.
After 3 minutes, remove from the heat, add parmesan cheese and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories:
1015
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
91
g
|
Protein:
41
g
|
Fat:
46
g
|
Saturated Fat:
19
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
19
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
123
mg
|
Sodium:
302
mg
|
Potassium:
885
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
1495
IU
|
Vitamin C:
16
mg
|
Calcium:
228
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg