Penne Vodka(pasta)

Penne Vodka (pasta)

Recipe by Mudita BhageriaCourse: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes


This creamy vodka pasta is absolutely delicious. It’s easy to make, and is the perfect weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne or any pasta

  • 4 oz parmesan cheese

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and more for drizzling

  • 4.5 oz tube double concentrated tomato paste

  • 1 tsp red chili flakes

  • 1 medium size onion – finely chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves – finely chopped

  • 2 oz vodka

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Basil or rosemary, for garnish

Directions

  • Cook the pasta according to the box. Keep a cup of pasta water to the side. As the pasta cooks, continue with the other preparation.
  • Take a fry pan with oil and put on medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic. Wait until the onion is golden brown or about 5 minutes.
  • Keep stirring and add the tomato paste and chili flakes. Stir very well and keep on heat for about 5 minutes or until the paste is a darker red.
  • Add the vodka, then reduce heat to low. Then, add the heavy cream. Mix until a sauce forms.
  • Mix the pasta with the sauce. Add half the pasta water and parmesan cheese, mix until the cheese is melted and the pasta is coated. Add more pasta sauce according to how thick you want the sauce.
  • Finally, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with basil and rosemary, olive oil, and parmesan cheese.

Notes