How long does Penne Alla Vodka take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Penne Alla Vodka serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Penne Alla Vodka vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Penne Alla Vodka spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Penne Alla Vodka?

200 grams Penne Pasta, ¼ cup Vodka, ½ cup Tomato Puree, ½ cup Fresh Cream, ¼ cup Onion, ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Penne Alla Vodka?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Penne Alla Vodka?

About 675 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Penne Alla Vodka

Name: Penne Alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: As Needed Water; As Needed Salt; 200 grams Penne Pasta; 1 tsp Olive Oil; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 10 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; ¼ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Vodka; ½ cup Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Sugar; ¼ tsp Paprika Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Mixed Italian Herbs; ½ cup Fresh Cream; ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese

30 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as Vodka Pasta · Veg · One-pot meals, Noodles & Pasta

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Penne alla vodka: penne in a tomato sauce with garlic, chilli flakes and vodka, finished with cream and mozzarella. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 min, video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

17 items

3 people

WaterAs Needed
SaltAs Needed
Penne Pasta200 grams
Olive Oil1 tsp
Olive Oil3 tbsp
Garlic, Thinly Sliced10 cloves
Red Chilli Flakes1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Vodka¼ cup
Tomato Puree½ cup
Salt½ tsp
Sugar½ tsp
Paprika Powder¼ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Mixed Italian Herbs1 tsp
Fresh Cream½ cup
Mozzarella Cheese½ cup

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	675kcal	2025kcal
Protein	15g	46g
Carbohydrate	62g	185g
Fat	35g	106g
Fibre	3.9g	12g
Sugar	6.8g	20g

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Method

1
Bring a large pot of boiling water. Season with salt and add the pasta. Boil for 7-8 minutes or as per package instructions.
WaterSaltPenne Pasta
2
Reserve some of the water for use later in the sauce.
3
Strain the pasta, toss with oil, and set aside.
Olive Oil
4
Heat olive oil in a pan. On medium heat, saute sliced garlic and red chili flakes until the garlic starts to brown slightly.
Olive OilGarlicRed Chilli Flakes
5
Add onion and saute until translucent. Add the vodka, stir well and allow it to evaporate.
OnionVodka
6
Add the tomato puree, salt, sugar, paprika powder, and black pepper powder. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
Tomato PureeSaltSugarPaprika PowderBlack Pepper Powder
7
Add the reserved pasta water and Italian herbs. Bring it to a simmer.
Mixed Italian Herbs
8
Add the fresh cream and stir. Add the pasta and the grated Mozzarella cheese. Stir well and serve!
Fresh CreamMozzarella Cheese

Before you start

How long does Penne Alla Vodka take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Penne Alla Vodka serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Penne Alla Vodka vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Penne Alla Vodka spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Penne Alla Vodka?: 200 grams Penne Pasta, ¼ cup Vodka, ½ cup Tomato Puree, ½ cup Fresh Cream, ¼ cup Onion, ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Penne Alla Vodka?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Penne Alla Vodka?: About 675 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.