Classic Penne alla Vodka
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 296kcal
This Classic Penne alla Vodka is just that: Classic, vintage and perfectly Italian-American at it best. Make the Homemade Marinara to ensure the best taste you could ever imagine. This is pasta comfort heaven.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (use ½ teaspoon for more heat)
- ⅓ cup vodka
- 4 cups homemade marina sauce (click link below for complete recipe)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 12 oz dried penne
- 1 cup Romano cheese
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Make the homemade marinara sauce and set aside (can be made up to 3 days in advance, stored in the refrigerator).
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is just starting to smoke, add the onions and lower the heat to medium. Cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the basil, parsley, and red peppers (to taste), cooking and stirring for about 30 seconds.
- Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the vodka (stand back when doing this). If the vodka does not flame, very carefully light a long match and ignite. (again, stand back).
- Once flame has died down, return the pan to the heat and add the marinara sauce and simmer for about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the cream and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne in a salted pot of water for 8 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain the pasta. Bring the sauce to a simmer again and stir in ½ cup of the Romano cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and mix well over low heat until penne is fully coated. Serve with remaining cheese on the side.
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Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal