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Cookinghow Penne Alla Vodka Recipe

Name: Cookinghow Penne Alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 2 shallots; 0.25 teaspoon pepper flakes; 0.5 cup vodka; 28 ounce canned tomatoes; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup parmigiano-reggiano; 0.25 cup basil leaves; 1 pound penne; 4 servings salt and pepper

Penne Alla Vodka is a classic for a reason: a rich, creamy tomato sauce with a subtle kick from vodka, tossed with al dente penne. This version starts with a quick sauté of aromatics before building the sauce, then simmers until it's thick and coats the pasta beautifully. It comes together in about 45 minutes, making it a good option for a weeknight.

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September 12, 2026

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About this recipe

Cookinghow Penne Alla Vodka is a Italian main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 11 ingredients across 11 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 849 kcal with roughly 23 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, weeknight dinner and comfort food.