Penne alla Vodka

This Italian-American favorite simmers vodka, tomato sauce and a touch of cream into a rich, slightly spicy pasta sauce for a sophisticated twist on regular tomato sauce. The perfect amount of sauce for 1 pound of pasta.

Recipe - The Fairway Market Corporate

Penne alla Vodka

Prep Time5 Minutes

Servings4

Cook Time25 Minutes

Ingredients

1 tbs olive oil

1 tbs unsalted butter

1/2 cup diced onion

2 tbs minced garlic

1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes

1 cup vodka

2 cans (15 oz. each) Contadina® Tomato Sauce

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 lb uncooked penne pasta

Optional Garnishes: Grated Parmesan cheese and thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Directions

Heat oil and butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and pepper flakes and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Carefully add vodka and simmer until reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, stir tomato sauce into onions in saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 minutes. Stir in cream and remove from heat. Toss sauce with pasta, topped with cheese and basil, if desired.

5 minutes

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

Servings