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Penne Alla Vodka

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

One-pot mealsNoodles & Pasta

Total30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves3
Per serving674 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party

Penne Alla Vodka

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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.

Ingredients

17 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • SaltSaltAs Needed
  • Olive OilOlive Oil3 tbsp
  • Red Chilli FlakesRed Chilli Flakes1 tsp
  • SaltSalt0.50 tsp
  • Paprika PowderPaprika Powder¼ tsp
  • Mixed Italian HerbsMixed Italian Herbs1 tsp
  • Mozzarella CheeseMozzarella Cheese0.50 cup
  • WaterWaterAs Needed
  • Penne PastaPenne Pasta200 grams
  • Olive OilOlive Oil1 tsp
  • GarlicGarlic, Thinly Sliced10 cloves
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped¼ cup
  • VodkaVodka¼ cup
  • SugarSugar0.50 tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • Tomato PureeTomato Puree0.50 cup
  • Fresh CreamFresh Cream0.50 cup

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy674kcal2022kcal
Protein15g46g
Carbohydrate62g185g
Fat35g106g
Fibre3.9g12g
Sugar6.7g20g

Cookd masalas for penne pasta

Method

  1. 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.

    SaltWaterPenne Pasta

  2. 2

    Reserve some of the water for use later in the sauce.

  3. 3

    Strain the pasta, toss with oil, and set aside.

    Olive Oil

  4. 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 OilRed Chilli FlakesGarlic

  5. 5

    Add onion and saute until translucent. Add the vodka, stir well and allow it to evaporate.

    OnionVodka

  6. 6

    Add the tomato puree, salt, sugar, paprika powder, and black pepper powder. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

    SaltPaprika PowderSugarBlack Pepper PowderTomato Puree

  7. 7

    Add the reserved pasta water and Italian herbs. Bring it to a simmer.

    Mixed Italian Herbs

  8. 8

    Add the fresh cream and stir. Add the pasta and the grated Mozzarella cheese. Stir well and serve!

    Mozzarella CheeseFresh Cream

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, 0.50 cup Tomato Puree, 0.50 cup Fresh Cream, 0.50 cup Mozzarella Cheese, ¼ cup Onion, 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 674 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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3 notes
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    Rajashree RajamanokarJune 2022

    came out really well🙏🏽❤️

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    Ragapriya viswanathanJuly 2024

    Nice food

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    Ragapriya viswanathanJuly 2024

    Nice food

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