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Creamy Vodka Pasta With Penne
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Vodka Pasta
Recipe: Creamy Italian Penne With Tomato & Cream

28 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
12
Ingredients
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Vodka Pasta is a luxurious yet simple Italian dish where al dente penne meets a silky sauce of tomato paste, cream, and vodka. The base is built by sautéing onions and garlic, then emulsifying tomato paste with vodka and cream. Reserved pasta water ensures the sauce clings perfectly, creating a luscious, restaurant-style finish.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
400 gPenne pasta
2 tablespoonsOlive oil
2 tablespoonsButter
1 smallOnion, finely chopped
4 clovesGarlic, finely chopped
½ cupTomato paste
¼ cupVodka
1 cupFresh cream (heavy cream)
½ teaspoonRed chilli flakes
1½ teaspoonsSalt (divided)
½ teaspoonBlack pepper
½ cupReserved pasta cooking water

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Description - Step 1

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining. This water is crucial for loosening the sauce later and ensuring it coats the pasta evenly.

Step 1
Cook the pasta
8 Minutes
Step 2
Build the base
6 Minutes
Step 3
Cook the tomato paste
4 Minutes
Step 4
Add vodka
3 Minutes