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Penne alla vodka in a black and cream pasta bowl with a fork and black and white striped napkin on the side.

Penne alla Vodka

By: Deborah
Creamy tomato sauce that is super smooth and rich, emulsified with vodka, and balanced with parmesan and chilli flakes.
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 160 g (5.6 oz) penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) tomato purée
  • 75 ml (⅓ cup) vodka
  • 100 ml (½ cup) double cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve:

  • parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated
  • chilli flakes
  • crusty bread (optional)

Instructions

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over a high heat and cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving 50ml of the pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium to high heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute, stirring. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vodka and allow the sauce to bubble for 3 minutes. Stir in the cream and remove from the heat.
  • Add the pasta water to the tomato sauce and stir to combine well, then add the pasta. Toss together until fully coated. Season to taste.
  • Divide into bowls and garnish with parmesan and chilli flakes.   Serve with some bread to soak up the sauce!

Notes

  • This penne alla vodka recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS 15 minute meal, Jamie's 15 Minute Meals, penne alla vodka recipe, penne pasta recipe, under 30 minutes
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