Vodka Pasta Recipe: Creamy Italian Penne With Tomato & Cream
Vodka Pasta
28 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
12
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
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
Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions

Serve penne in a wide, shallow bowl to show the creamy sauce.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions

Serve this rich, creamy pasta alongside a crisp arugula salad with a lemon vinaigrette to cut through the density of the...
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions

Garnish with fresh parsley and shaved Parmesan if desired.



