Indulge in the delectable Penne alla Vodka, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. This classic Italian dish is renowned for its creamy tomato sauce infused with vodka, a touch of spice, and an array of tantalizing ingredients. Embark on a culinary journey as we present three enticing variations of Penne alla Vodka, each with its unique flair. From the classic rendition to a spicy rendition and a vegetarian delight, these recipes cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Prepare to be captivated by the rich, savory flavors and aromas that will fill your kitchen and transport you to the heart of Italy.
**Classic Penne alla Vodka:** This timeless recipe forms the foundation of our Penne alla Vodka exploration. It features a luscious tomato sauce, enriched with cream, vodka, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. The combination of vibrant flavors and textures, complemented by tender penne pasta, creates a harmonious dish that satisfies the soul.
**Spicy Penne alla Vodka:** For those who crave a more fiery experience, the Spicy Penne alla Vodka is a must-try. It elevates the classic recipe by amplifying the heat with additional red pepper flakes and the introduction of chili peppers. The result is a tantalizing dance of flavors, where the spiciness enhances the other ingredients without overpowering them.
**Vegetarian Penne alla Vodka:** Embracing the beauty of plant-based cuisine, the Vegetarian Penne alla Vodka offers a flavorful alternative without compromising on taste. Roasted vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, take center stage in this rendition, adding vibrant colors and a delightful medley of textures. The creamy tomato sauce, infused with vodka and herbs, harmoniously complements the roasted vegetables, creating a satisfying and wholesome dish that caters to vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
PENNE ALLA VODKA
This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I have new friends over for dinner. Years later, they've asked me to make this Penne alla Vodka recipe again. -Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add prosciutto; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes, vodka, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cream; cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally., Drain pasta. Add pasta and cheese to sauce; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until soft. Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame (remove the pan from the heat before adding). Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the tomato puree. Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then turn heat to the lowest simmer possible. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste. Finally, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine. Sprinkle on the Parmesan, then sprinkle on more red pepper flakes if desired.
PENNE ALLA VODKA (BEST VODKA SAUCE!)
Perfectly hearty and tender penne pasta is tossed with a creamy and vibrant, San Marzano tomato based and vodka infused sauce that's seasoned with fresh herbs and parmesan. Talk about delicious dinner recipe!
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil to cook pasta. Season water with salt.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and prosciutto saute 4 - 5 minutes, add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute longer.
- Remove pan from heat and add tomatoes, vodka, season with salt and pepper to taste. Return to medium-high heat, bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until strong alcohol scent has cooked off, about 15 minutes**, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
- Stir cream into sauce and let just heat through, about 1 minute. Stir in parmesan, basil and oregano.
- Add drained pasta to pot with sauce, toss to coat, while thinning sauce with a little pasta water as needed. Serve warm with more parmesan and garnish with more basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 366 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Simmer the tomato sauce and vodka in a heavy large skillet over low heat until the mixture reduces by 1/4, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Stir the cream into the tomato and vodka sauce. Simmer over low heat until the sauce is heated through. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well blended.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the sauce, and toss to coat.
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavor.
- Pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce. If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 6 months.
PASTA ALLA VODKA
There's no need to order takeout from your neighborhood restaurant when this beloved, easy-to-assemble Italian-American classic gets dinner on the table in no time. Adding pancetta brings a salty smokiness, but if you leave it out, you're still in for a quick and flavorful dish. If you're feeling ambitious, the pasta is delightful with Caesar salad or garlic bread, but it's also satisfying enough to take centerstage. Put on some Puccini, open up a bottle of red and you're guaranteed a more relaxed dining experience than the one you might get at the local red-and-white checkered-tablecloth joint.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water). Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Heat the oil in a deep 12-inch skillet or pot over medium. Add the pancetta, if using, and fry until crispy, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-low, add the vodka and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and then fill the can halfway with water and swish it around to loosen up any leftover tomatoes; add a quarter to half of the water to the pan. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 minutes, and season with salt and pepper. If you prefer your sauce a little looser, go ahead and add the remaining water and simmer 2 to 3 minutes more. Reduce heat to low, add the cream and cook, stirring, until the sauce becomes an even pinkish-rust color, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup cheese; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls, top with additional cheese, if desired, and sprinkle with the oregano and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 691 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Penne alla vodka is the perfect recipe for easy entertaining: short pasta is easier to cook in quantity than long strands and the sauce is amusingly retro -- think 1960s Rome, where the dish originated. But it is seriously good.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place a large sauté pan over medium-low heat, and add onion, oil and a sprinkling of salt. Sauté onion until soft and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and their juices, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add heavy cream, and remove from heat.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain pasta and return to cooking pot. Add vodka, butter and salt to taste. Gently mix penne until butter is melted. Add tomato mixture, and mix until pasta is coated.
- To serve, transfer pasta and sauce to a large warmed bowl. Pass Parmesan cheese for guests to serve themselves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 459, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 485 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PENNE ALLA VODKA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: penne pasta, olive oil, white onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, dried basil, salt, vodka, tomato sauce, heavy cream
Provided by Hector Gomez
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add onion and 1 clove of garlic, and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add tomato sauce and mix to combine with onion and garlic.
- Add vodka, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Let this to simmer for 2 minutes to allow most of the alcohol to burn off.
- Add heavy cream and stir until fully combined. The sauce will turn into a beautiful light orange creamy mixture.
- Add cooked pasta to vodka sauce and mix until noodles are fully coated in sauce.
- Cover with a lid and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half.
- Garnish with basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 874 calories, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 12 grams
PASTA ALLA VODKA
Sit back and tuck into a big bowl of pasta alla vodka, a creamy tomato pasta with - as you can guess - vodka, which balances out the intense flavours
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or casserole dish. Add the shallot and a large pinch of salt and gently fry over a low heat for 10 mins or until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir through the tomato purée, cook for 2 mins, then stir through the vodka and cook for 3 mins. Quickly stir through the cream to combine, then remove from the heat.
- Cook the pasta in salted water following pack instructions. Drain and reserve 150ml cooking water. Add roughly 50ml of the water to the tomato sauce, then tip in the pasta and cheese, tossing everything together over a low heat until well coated and glossy (loosen with a splash more of the cooking water if it's a little dry). Season to taste, then serve with a sprinkling of the extra parmesan, a good grinding of black pepper and the basil leaves scattered over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 866 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
PENNE A LA VODKA II
This is an easy recipe. The sauce can be made while you cook the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Provided by LIAROSE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in olive oil until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up a bit with fork. Stir in basil, salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Stir cream into sauce and cook 10 minutes more. Toss with hot pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 108.7 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 221.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using fresh, ripe tomatoes, a good quality vodka, and a flavorful hard cheese like Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the penne. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly.
- Cook the pasta al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and texture in the sauce.
- Add the vodka to the pan when it is hot. This will help to cook off the alcohol and create a more flavorful sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the penne alla vodka immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Conclusion:
Penne alla vodka is a delicious and versatile pasta dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and al dente pasta, penne alla vodka is sure to please everyone at the table.
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