Penne with Vodka Sauce

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Penne
  • Penne pasta : 8 ounces
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 1 tablespoon
• Vodka Sauce
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Onion : 1 medium, finely chopped
  • Garlic : 3 cloves, minced
  • Crushed tomatoes : 1 can (28 ounces)
  • Vodka : 1/4 cup
  • Heavy cream : 1/2 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Fresh basil : 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Parmesan cheese : 1/4 cup, grated

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Steps

• Cook the Penne
• Boil a large pot of water and add salt.
• Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
• Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Prepare the Vodka Sauce
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
• Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vodka. Stir well to combine.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
• Combine the Penne and Vodka Sauce
• Add the cooked penne to the skillet with the vodka sauce.
• Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
• Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes over low heat to allow the flavors to meld together.

Tips

• Serve the Penne with Vodka Sauce hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil leaves.
• This dish pairs well with a side salad and garlic bread.

Information

• The alcohol in the vodka evaporates during cooking, leaving behind a rich and flavorful sauce.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of vodka and heavy cream according to your taste preferences.