Italian-AmericanPasta

Penne alla Vodka

Name: Penne alla Vodka
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: onion, diced; garlic, minced; red pepper flakes; tomato paste, if you have it (optional); 28 oz can of tomatoes; heavy cream, a bit; ¼ cup vodka; Parmesan, plus more to serve; penne

Blended tomato sauce finished with cream, vodka, and Parmesan.

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Ingredients

onion, diced
garlic, minced
red pepper flakes
tomato paste, if you have it(optional)
28 ozcan of tomatoes
a bitheavy cream
¼ cupvodka
Parmesan, plus more to serve
penne

Method

Step 1: Sauté the onion, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Add tomato paste if you have it.
Step 2: Add the tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes or longer.
About 30 min
Step 3: Blend smooth with an immersion blender and keep simmering.
Step 4: Add some starchy pasta water, a bit of cream, the vodka, and some Parmesan. Simmer 7 minutes.
About 7 min
Step 5: Add penne cooked 2 minutes shy of al dente and finish it in the sauce. Serve topped with Parmesan.

Version 1 · updated November 15, 2026