Penne alla Vodka

Name: Penne alla Vodka
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400g (14 oz) penne pasta; 2 tbsp tomato paste and 400g (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes; 120ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream; 60ml (1/4 cup) vodka; 1 small onion and 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp butter, chilli flakes, and grated Parmesan cheese

Penne in a creamy tomato-vodka sauce — rich, blush-pink, and a perennial favourite.

30 minutes

Serves 4

Lunch/Dinner

Contains common allergens

Dairy Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Soften the Aromatics: Melt the butter and cook the finely diced onion until soft, then add the garlic and a pinch of chilli flakes.

2
Cook the Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes until it darkens and caramelises slightly.
3
Add Vodka: Pour in the vodka and let it bubble for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw alcohol.
4
Build the Sauce: Add the crushed tomatoes, season, and simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in the cream to make it blush-pink.
5
Cook the Pasta: Boil the penne until al dente, reserving a little pasta water, then toss it through the sauce with a splash of water.
6
Finish: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and serve with extra cheese on top.

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