Penne pasta with tomato-vodka sauce
Votes: 7
Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Nutritional value per serving:
Calories 692, total fat 25 G., saturated fats G., proteins 18 G., carbohydrates 81 G., fiber G., cholesterol mg, sodium mg, sugar G.
Calories 692, total fat 25 G., saturated fats G., proteins 18 G., carbohydrates 81 G., fiber G., cholesterol mg, sodium mg, sugar G.
Penne Alla Vodka (Italian) Penne Alla Vodka Penne con vodka (literally, penne with vodka) is an Italian dish made with penne pasta in a sauce made with tomato puree, heavy cream, and vodka. The recipe is believed to have been invented in Italy in the 1980s to popularize vodka in the country. In the sauce itself, vodka serves two main functions. First, it acts as an emulsifier, preventing the cream from separating under the influence of tomato acids. Second, vodka enhances the flavor and aroma of the ingredients. Since the alcohol evaporates from the pasta during cooking, you won't get drunk, but you'll get a dish with a rich, vibrant, slightly tangy taste.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 350 g penne pasta
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil + extra for drizzling
- 1 large shallot or half a small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 can 800g of canned whole tomatoes. Pour the tomatoes into a saucepan and crush them with your hands.
- 3/4 cup vodka
- 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese + extra for sprinkling (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- In a large saucepan, fill with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Set aside 1 cup of the pasta water and discard the remaining water. Drizzle the pasta with olive oil, toss, and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, vodka, pasta liquid, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12-15 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for another minute.
- Add the cooked pasta, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, grated cheese, and parsley to the sauce. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with cheese.
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