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Penne alla Vodka

Easy homemade Penne alla Vodka made at home for an easy dinner! Penne pasta tossed in a homemade creamy red sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 973kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces penne pasta
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 19 ounces tomato basil soup 1 jar
  • 1 ¼ cups vodka
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese optional garnish
  • Fresh chopped basil, optional garnish

Instructions

  • Place the penne pasta, water, and oil in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Boil for 10-12 minutes or until al dente, not hard but still with a bite to it.
  • Strain the noodles in a large strainer and set them to the side.
  • While the noodles are cooking, combine the soup and vodka in a large saucepan.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until boiling, stirring frequently.
  • When the mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until thickened and no longer smells of alcohol.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and cook for another 1-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thick and hot, stirring constantly.
  • Gently toss together the cooked penne and sauce until combined, and serve hot with parmesan cheese and chopped basil, optional.

Notes

FRIDGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
FREEZER: To store it in the freezer, place leftovers in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for 1-2 months.
If your sauce is too thick, add a little heavy cream until it thins out. However, if it’s too thin, there are a few ways to thicken it up. Make a slurry out of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and one tablespoon of cold water. Slowly pour it into the sauce and then bring to a boil for one minute. It should thicken the sauce right up!

Nutrition

Calories: 973kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1565IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 2mg