NICK & TONI'S PENNE ALLA VECCHIA BETTOLA

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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Copyright 2012, Barefoot Contessa Foolproof by Ina Garten, Clarkson/Potter Publishers, All Rights Reserved
Photo: Quentin Bacon
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¼ cup good olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 large)
1 tablespoons minced garlic (3 cloves)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1½ teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 cup vodka
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus extra for serving
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) oven-proof sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the red pepper and dried oregano and cook for 1 more minute. Add the vodka and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes, until the mixture is reduced by half. When the onions are ready, crush each tomato with your hands into the pan. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and the pasta and cook for 11 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside. Carefully pour the cooked tomato mixture in a blender in small batches and puree until smooth. Return the tomato mixture to the pan (be careful - the handle is hot!). Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons of the fresh oregano, and the cream and simmer partially covered for 10 minutes. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve hot sprinkled with extra Parmesan and chopped fresh oregano.

ziad mahmoud
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This pasta dish is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


amelia pinto
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I love this pasta dish! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a family meal.


ABDULLAH GEMOLOGIST
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This pasta dish is delicious! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Ger Fitzpatrick
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect pasta dish for a weeknight meal. The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a family meal.


Bemma Ellen
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This pasta dish is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Abuzar Naeem
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I love this pasta dish! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a family meal.


Majeed Abubakar
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This pasta dish is delicious! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Rahim Ali Rinku
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect pasta dish for a weeknight meal. The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a family meal.


Pheeni Butt
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This pasta dish is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a family meal.


Tationaa Lively
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I love this pasta dish! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Maryna Fourie
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This pasta dish is delicious! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect dish for a family meal.


James medina
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Amir Abro
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This pasta dish is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the pancetta and peas. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Fayaadh Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but this dish changed my mind. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sh Sojib
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and pancetta. It's a perfect comfort food.


Talha Sarfraz
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I love how simple this recipe is. It's perfect for a weeknight meal. The sauce is so flavorful, and the pasta is cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this again.


sra kopol
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This pasta dish was a hit! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I added a bit of extra garlic and chili flakes, and it was delicious. Will definitely be making this again.