Penne alla Vodka
This penne alla vodka is a delicious blend of flavors of onion, garlic, and basil in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. It’s the perfect dinner when you’re craving pasta!
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta Feel free to use your favorite type of pasta
- 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 50 ml mini vodka bottle
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
- Start by chopping the onion and basil and mincing the garlic and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat on the stove. Add in onion and garlic and sautee until translucent, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add in red chili flakes and vodka and stir. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes or so to reduce the vodka.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional Step: Use an immersion blender at this point if you want a smoother consistency.
- Reduce heat to low/medium and add the heavy cream and stir. Simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
- While your sauce is simmering, boil your water for the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Add your pasta and basil to the sauce and stir to fully combine.
- Enjoy!