Best San Marzano Penne Vodka Recipes

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PENNE ALLA VODKA (BEST VODKA SAUCE!)



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Perfectly hearty and tender penne pasta is tossed with a creamy and vibrant, San Marzano tomato based and vodka infused sauce that's seasoned with fresh herbs and parmesan. Talk about delicious dinner recipe!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (28 oz) can San Marzano tomatoes, (crushed finely with hands*)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced yellow onion
3 oz. proscuitto (or pancetta, diced (optional))
1 Tbsp minced garlic ((3 cloves))
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup vodka
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, (more or less to taste)
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, (plus more for serving)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
14 oz. penne pasta, (plus reserved pasta water for thinning sauce as needed)

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil to cook pasta. Season water with salt.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and prosciutto saute 4 - 5 minutes, add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute longer.
  • Remove pan from heat and add tomatoes, vodka, season with salt and pepper to taste. Return to medium-high heat, bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until strong alcohol scent has cooked off, about 15 minutes**, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
  • Stir cream into sauce and let just heat through, about 1 minute. Stir in parmesan, basil and oregano.
  • Add drained pasta to pot with sauce, toss to coat, while thinning sauce with a little pasta water as needed. Serve warm with more parmesan and garnish with more basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 366 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE



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This version of the popular vodka-sauce pasta dish comes from Meg Oliver of Providence, Rhode Island.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, with juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup vodka
Coarse salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pound penne or other short tubular pasta
Finely grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and their juice, breaking tomatoes up with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in tomato paste, sugar, vodka, and 3/4 cup water; season with salt. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in cream; cook just until heated through (do not boil).
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large (5-quart) pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, and return to pot.
  • Add sauce to pasta, and toss to combine. Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g

PENNE RUSSO A LA VODKA



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A super quick and tantalizing tomato based recipe that knocks the socks off your friends at a dinner party.

Provided by MARIANNER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅛ pound prosciutto, chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
½ cup vodka
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Saute garlic, prosciutto and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in vodka and cream. Simmer 15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil. Toss with pasta until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 866.4 calories, Carbohydrate 93.8 g, Cholesterol 111.6 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 929.7 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

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