Pasta alla Vodka
Pasta alla Vodka is a creamy tomato-based pasta dish made with vodka, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, cooked with penne pasta.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Penne Pasta (dry) | 500 | Grams |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Onion (medium, finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Crushed Tomatoes (canned) | 800 | Grams |
| Vodka | 120 | Milliliters |
| Heavy Cream (whole milk based) | 240 | Milliliters |
| Parmesan Cheese (grated) | 100 | Grams |
| Red Pepper Flakes | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt (or to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Basil (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.
Kitchen equipment
Large SkilletGrater