Penne with Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

Penne with Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

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Italian · 35 min · vegetarian

581 cal 17g protein 72g carbs 25g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 5 servings
  • 1/2 lb penne
  • 11 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • 3/4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Boil penne in salted water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
  2. Soften diced onion and garlic in olive oil with red pepper flakes.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes, then stir in vodka and cook 3 minutes.
  4. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream to form a smooth pink sauce.
  5. Toss pasta with the sauce and parmesan, loosening with pasta water as needed.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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