SPICY PENNE A LA VODKA

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kosher salt
2 cups Classic Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon vodka
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
12 ounces penne pasta
Torn fresh basil leaves, for garnish
1/3 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
Three 26-ounce cartons chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large basil sprig
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Combine the Marinara, cream, vodka and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer briskly until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the Parmesan and take off the heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook the penne according to the package directions. Drain and add to the sauce, tossing to coat. Serve the pasta topped with basil leaves and additional Parmesan.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it just turns golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Irunode Innocent
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The sauce was watery and the pasta was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Palvinder Singh
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This recipe is terrible! The sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


ahmed thug
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This recipe is the worst! The sauce was watery and the pasta was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ssebuliba Julius
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ian Tucker
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I would not recommend this recipe. The sauce was too spicy and the pasta was undercooked. I ended up throwing the whole dish away.


kanon Ray
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was watery and bland, and the pasta was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Niel Neethling
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The sauce was a bit too creamy for my taste, and the pasta was a little overcooked. I'll probably try a different recipe next time.


Junior Fairweather
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this dish again, but I'll use less red pepper flakes next time.


Bethany Wilson
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I'm not a huge fan of vodka, but I loved this recipe! The vodka adds a subtle flavor that really complements the other ingredients. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Khadiatou Barry
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This is the best penne a la vodka recipe I've ever tried! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.


Jay S
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy and flavorful sauce, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Aadarsh Bhusal
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This is my go-to recipe for penne a la vodka. The sauce is always creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.


marandae Winslett
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


David Asif
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I added some extra red pepper flakes for a little more spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Almas Ul huq
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I was skeptical about adding vodka to a pasta sauce, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The vodka adds a subtle flavor that really complements the other ingredients. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will defin


Margaret Nyambura
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing! The vodka sauce was delicious and the penne was cooked perfectly. My husband and I loved it.


Taio Mescia
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This spicy penne a la vodka recipe was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the addition of vodka gave it a nice kick. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I will definitely be making this dish again.