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Simply Delectable Penne in Vodka Harmony

Dive into an Italian classic, Penne with a rich and creamy vodka sauce. This delightful pasta dish blends a homemade, zesty tomato-vodka sauce enriched with cream, which perfectly coats the penne creating a palatable harmony of flavors. Ideal for a quick, family-friendly dinner or a cozy date night ...
2
50 min
TOTAL TIME
750
CALORIES
$2.34
PER SERVING
Simply Delectable Penne in Vodka Harmony
Directions
PASTA
10 min
PREP TIME
40 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Fill a large pot with water, add salt and bring it to a boil. Add the Penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Set drained pasta aside.
SAUCE
2
In a large deep pan, melt the unsalted butter on medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté them until the onion becomes translucent.
3
Add the red pepper flakes, fresh cherry tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pan. Stir well and let the mixture simmer until the tomatoes become soft.
4
Pour the vodka into the pan, followed by the sugar and salt. Let it simmer for 10 minutes on medium heat until the sauce reduces.
5
Pour the heavy cream into the pan and let the sauce simmer for another 3 minutes.
COMBINE
6
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss well and add some of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
SERVE
7
Stir in the fresh chopped basil and turn off the heat. Serve immediately, topping the pasta with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Health Info
Macros
95g
CARBS
29g
FAT
19g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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