Penne Alla Vodka
This Penne Alla Vodka is a classic Italian comfort food favorite. It's rich and creamy and made with simple ingredients. It's an indulgent pasta dish the whole family will LOVE!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 883kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups yellow onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 cup vodka
- 2 28-oz. cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 lb. penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus some extra for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven, over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes, Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper and continue to cook for one minute. Add the vodka and simmer until reduced by half, about 7 minutes. With your clean hands, add the drained tomatoes, crushing each with your hands. Add one teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix well, cover the pot with a lid and bake for one hour and fifteen minutes.
- While tomatoes are cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Remove tomatoes from oven and carefully add to a blender. Do not overfill. Puree until smooth. Return mixture to pot. Add the cream, additional teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, partially covered for an additional 8-10 minutes. Add the pasta and cook 2 more minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 883kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1196IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2mg