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Penne alla Vodka

Name: Penne alla Vodka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips; 1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1/4 cup vodka; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023

This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I invite first-time guests over for dinner. Many friends have asked me to make the recipe again years after they first tried it. —Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/4 cup vodka
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add prosciutto; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes, vodka, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cream; cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta. Add pasta and cheese to sauce; toss to combine.

Test Kitchen Tips

To keep pasta from sticking together when cooking, use a large pot with plenty of water. Add a little cooking oil if desired (this also prevents boiling over).

There’s nothing like fresh pasta. The process may seem intimidating, but it’s actually very easy to do! All you need is a little time. To get a jump on it, make dough 2 to 3 days in advance and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to roll it out.

Check out 75 of our best pasta recipes or if you want more vodka-themed recipes, see our holiday drinks with vodka.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 504 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 966mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.

Penne alla Vodka

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