Penne alla Vodka

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Pasta in a tomato and cream sauce with a light vodka flavor
Penne alla Vodka is a classic Italian pasta dish that takes its name from the vodka in the sauce. The dish is based on short, tubular pasta, which is prepared with a creamy tomato sauce. This is refined with vodka and cream and seasoned with onions, garlic and spices. The addition of vodka gives the sauce a special, slightly alcoholic note. Penne alla vodka is a delicious dish that is quick and easy to prepare and is not only very popular in Italy.
Amount
4
servings
Ingredients list
Difficulty: easy
Cost: low
Calories: 511kcal
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Cost: low
Calories: 511kcal
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Directions
  • First, thoroughly wash, dry and halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and finely chop the garlic and onion.
  • Now heat some olive oil in a large pan and add garlic, onion and oregano. Add the dried hot pepper and sweat everything for a few minutes on low heat.
  • Then deglaze with the vodka and let it evaporate completely. Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes with the lid closed. Stir several times during this process.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
  • After the tomatoes have cooked for 20 minutes until soft, pour the entire contents of the pan into the container of the hand blender and puree to a creamy sauce. Then pour back into the pan and add the liquid cream. Mix well and simmer over medium heat.
  • Add the penne to the boiling salted water and cook until al dente according to package directions.
  • Once the pasta is al dente, drain with a slotted spoon directly into the pan and mix everything thoroughly. Add the grated parmesan and mix again.
  • Now pour everything onto deep plates, garnish with plenty of chopped parsley and enjoy.
    Buon appetito!
Calories: 511kcal (26%)Carbohydrates: 86g (29%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated fatty acids: 5g (25%)Cholesterol: 24mg (8%)

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