Penne alla Vodka
Penne in a silky, rosy tomato and cream sauce with a splash of vodka and plenty of Parmesan.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
This creamy pasta became a hit in the 1980s. The vodka brings out the tomato's flavour without tasting boozy.
Cooking the tomato purée until it darkens gives the sauce its depth.
Penne alla Vodka
30 min total · approx. 620 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Method
- Soften the shallot in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chilli for 1 minute.
- Stir in the purée and cook for 3 minutes until it darkens.
- Add the vodka and bubble for 1 minute, then stir in the cream and simmer gently.
- Cook the pasta, keeping some water. Toss with the sauce, Parmesan and a splash of water until glossy.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.