Penne Russo a la Vodka Recipe
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Penne Russo a la Vodka

By: MARIANNER 
"A super quick and tantalizing tomato based recipe that knocks the socks off your friends at a dinner party."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (115)

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/8 pound prosciutto, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Saute garlic, prosciutto and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in vodka and cream. Simmer 15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil. Toss with pasta until evenly coated.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 866 | Total Fat: 36.4g | Cholesterol: 112mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great sauce! Vodka sauces are so easy, but taste like you spent hours. I cut the amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2009 by JuiceMom   view full review
The whole family gobbled this up! I doubled the prosciutto (wanted to use it up), and omitted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by w   view full review
I can see myself making this dish on a regular basis; it so easy and the ingredients so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by LYNN1490   view full review
I really liked this recipe, although I modified it using what I had in the house. I left out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2004 by JACKIE2830   view full review
THIS WAS VERY GOOD----A KEEPER. I HAVE MADE TOMATO/VODKA SAUCE BEFORE, BUT THIS IS THE BEST. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by Deb Swanson   view full review
This is a very good base. My changes are; 2 slices off the end of a 1 lb. of bacon, omit the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by chrissrock   view full review
This is better than restaurant quality. Highly recommended recipie. Everyone who tries it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2003 by MAXIE33   view full review
Another winner from Marianne (try her Tropical Salad too, folks). Thank you Marianne! My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by SSTRANGE   view full review
This recipe was excellent. It tasted like something you order from a restaurant. Adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2003 by ANNESCHEER   view full review
Incredible flavor and very easy to make, perfect for a crowd. Everyone loved it. I...

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