Dinner for 4

Penne Alla Vodka

Name: Penne Alla Vodka
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb penne; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1 shallot; 4 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp vodka; 2 tbsp butter or olive oil; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 3 1/2 chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)

Penne is coated in a creamy tomato paste sauce flavored with vodka, garlic, shallot, and Parmesan.

$1.44per serving $

25 minstart to table

4servings

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

1 lb penne
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 shallot
4 cloves garlic
3 tbsp vodka
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3 1/2 chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)

Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the penne until tender, and reserve 1 cup cooking water.
Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the minced shallot, and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the tomato paste and vodka, and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
Drain the pasta, toss it with the sauce and Parmesan, and add cooking water as needed.
Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper.