Best Vodka Blush Penne Smoked Salmon Recipes

Penne Ala Vodka and Smoked Salmon image

Provided by Brenda.

Categories Penne

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole shallot (thinly sliced)
4 roma tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
2/3 cup whipping cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped,or 1-2 tsp dried dill weed)
1/3 cup vodka
6 ounces smoked salmon (cut into strips)
white pepper
1 sprig fresh dill (optional)

Steps:

Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium-low heat.
Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until soft but not brown (about 3 minutes).
Stir in chopped tomatoes, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cream, nutmeg, chopped dill and vodka. Increase heat to high and bring to a full boil. Boil for 1 minute.
Add pasta to sauce and mix lightly using 2 spoons, until pasta is well coated.
Remove from heat.
Add salmon and mix lightly.
Season to taste with white pepper and garnish with dill springs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.6, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 374.9, Carbohydrate 71.8, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 16.1

Penne With Vodka Cream and Smoked Salmon image

Provided by Parsley

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces penne pasta (or any tubular pasta)
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup vodka
8 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions to al dente. Drain and keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, simmer the marinara sauce, dill and vodka for 15 minutes. Add the salmon pieces, peas and cream and heat through.
Pour sauce over pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.5, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 602.7, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 15.3

Vodka Blush Penne (& Smoked Salmon) image

Provided by Michelle Koletar/Mertz

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp ex vir oo
1 Tbsp butter
2 clove garlic, minced
2 small or 1 large shallot(s), minced
1 c vodka
1 c chicken broth
1 28-oz can plum tonatoes, crushed
1/2 c heavy cream
1 lb penne, cooked al dente (i like mezze penne-the smaller)
1/2 bunch fresh basil, torn into pieces
fresh grated parm, salt & pepper

Steps:

1. Melt butter & oil over med heat. Add shallots & garlic & toss about 2-3 mins. (Don't burn garlic!) Remove from heat.
2. Add vodka & stir. Return to heat. Cook & stir about 7 mins until vodka reduces by half. Add broth & tomatoes (w/juice) & boil. Reduce heat & season w/ salt & pepper. Simmer 20-25 minutes.
3. Whisk in cream & bring to light boil. Remove from heat. Add pasta & basil & toss. Serve w/ Parm on top. NOTE: If you prefer to add smoked salmon, sautee lightly & then place atop or in sauce directly. Yum. :)