Penne Alla Vodka

Serves: 4

Vicente Kshlerin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

47

Sweetness

43

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

450 g

Penne

3 cloves

Garlic (minced)

1

Onion (whole medium, chopped finely)

3 tbsps

Butter

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 cup

Vodka

1

Tomato Puree (14-ounce can)

1 cup

Heavy Cream

1

Red Pepper Flake (generous pinch, plus more if needed)

1 tsp

Salt

1

Ground Black Pepper (freshly)

1

Grated Parmesan (for serving)

Directions:

1

Cook the pasta according to package directions

2

Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until soft

3

Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame (remove the pan from the heat before adding)

4

Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the tomato puree

5

Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low

6

Pour in the heavy cream

7

Stir to combine, then turn heat to the lowest simmer possible

8

Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste

9

Finally, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter

10

Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine

11

Sprinkle on the Parmesan, then sprinkle on more red pepper flakes if desired