Simple Penne alla Vodka
This family favorite Simple Penne alla Vodka combines tender penne pasta with a rich and delicious tomato, vodka and cream sauce, topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
Equipment
- Large skillet or deep saute pan
- Pot for cooking pasta
- Knife
- garlic press optional
- liquid measuring cup
Ingredients
- 1 box penne pasta 16 oz
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed/pressed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup vodka
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 14 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 10 leaves fresh basil torn or roughy cut
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat.
- Add olive oil and butter.
- Once butter is melted, add the shallots and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add vodka and simmer for additional 3-4 minutes until vodka has evaporated and it is reduced by about half.
- Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a bubble and then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water per instructions on box for al dente.
- When pasta is almost done, add cream and parmesan cheese to the sauce and mix well. Turn off heat.
- Drain pasta and place in large bowl, add sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with basil and more parmesan if desired.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
