Penne alla Vodka

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom
April 05, 2021
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The best Penne alla Vodka recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes! This simple combination of pasta and a made-from-scratch creamy tomato vodka sauce appeals to both kids and adults, making it perfect for weeknight family dinners. Serve it with garlic bread and Caesar salad for a quick and delicious restaurant-quality meal.

8
1 lb. dry penne pasta
2 T olive oil
2 T butter
2 cloves garlic
1 small onion
1 t fresh oregano
2 T tomato paste
1 c vodka
15 oz tomato sauce
1/4 c pesto sauce
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 t kosher salt
2/3 c heavy cream
black pepper to taste
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a...
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Nutritions

Calories
537

Sodium
365mg
15% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV

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Nutritions

Calories
557

Sodium
194mg
8% DV

Fat
29g
46% DV

Protein
60g
121% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV