WebPenne alla Vodka blends heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, onions, and vodka to create a savory, rich sauce that pairs perfectly with penne pasta. Ingredients …
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It's easy to make restaurant-quality Penne alla Vodka right at home, with a creamy homemade vodka sauce, topped with parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Add olive oil and butter to a large pot over medium low heat. Once hot, add onion and cook for several minutes until translucent. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 30 seconds.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in olive oil until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up a bit with fork. Stir in basil, salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Boil a generously salted pot of water for the penne and it cook al dente according to package directions. Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 5-7 minutes or until softened (ok if it lightly browns). Stir in the garlic. Add the vodka and let the sauce bubble for a minute or so.
Ingredients 1 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 4 ½ cup chopped fresh basil 5 salt and pepper to taste 6 ¼ cup vodka 7 1 pound penne pasta 8 1 pint heavy cream More ...