Penne a la Vodka II Recipe
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Penne a la Vodka II

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"This is an easy recipe. The sauce can be made while you cook the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (227)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 pint heavy cream

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in olive oil until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up a bit with fork. Stir in basil, salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir cream into sauce and cook 10 minutes more. Toss with hot pasta.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 632 | Total Fat: 35.8g | Cholesterol: 109mg 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 Oct. 20, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Vodka sauces are wonderful and so easy to make! I sauteed some chopped onion in olive oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2006 by LaurenB   view full review
I've made several a la vodka sauces before, however most used tomato puree or just canned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2005 by kadwell   view full review
I made this for dinner last night - my husband called it "restaurant quality". With the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by julie a   view full review
This is amazing if you mix it together with the penne and let it all cook together at the end...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by lizard   view full review
Absolutely amazing. I varied the recipe just a bit by using crushed, not whole, tomatoes, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by KEVINdaCOOK   view full review
Follow this recipe exactly except: Add 1/2 tsp of Red Pepper Flakes to make it slightly spicy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by MISSKAVYA   view full review
Wow!! Now I know what to cook for my boyfriend when he comes into town next weekend. I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by WORKINGGIRL61 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent! I can't recommend this recipe enough. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2003 by TRUCKERDOO   view full review
This was simple, elegant and delicious! I even got away with using half-and-half and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by JAYMEETEE   view full review
I have tried countless recipes for vodka sauce. I've also ordered it at restaurants several...

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