Penne Alla Vodka
This Penne Alla Vodka recipe combines tender pasta and prosciutto smothered in a rich and creamy tomato-based pink sauce.
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 3 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup vodka, flavorless
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional: grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium low and add in the olive oil and prosciutto. Sauté for just a minute or so, you’re not looking to brown or crisp it up, just allow it to gently release it’s flavor.
- Add in the minced garlic and sauté for another 10 seconds.
- Pour in the vodka to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits of flavor.
- Allow the vodka to reduce slightly, then add in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Mix in the heavy cream and stir until you no longer see streaks in the sauce.
- Simmer with the lid mostly covered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 15 Minutes into the sauce cooking, heat a large pot with water to boil. Once boiling, add in some salt and the penne. Cook the penne according to the instructions on the package until it is almost al dente. You want it slightly undercooked because it will finish cooking the sauce.
- Reserving a little of the pasta water, pour the almost completely cooked pasta into the sauce.
- Stir until the pasta is well coated and continue simmering until it is cooked through. If the sauce becomes too thick, add in a little pasta water.
- Serve with some (optional) parmesan cheese and a little more basil over the top.
Recipe Notes
To make this gluten-free, just substitute with your favorite gluten-free pasta.
To make this vegetarian, omit the prosciutto.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Penne Alla Vodka
Amount per Serving
Calories
330
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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