Easiest Penne With Vodka
"Hands down, this is the easiest version of a delicious main dish. It suits a busy family night or dinner with good friends. Adapted from the "Ladies Home Journal 100 Great Pasta Recipes" cookbook my sister gave me. I've been making it for years! It's a little lighter on cream and vodka than most penne vodka recipes. Try it with crusty bread and a crisp, tossed salad."
photo by Marie Nixon
- Ready In:
- 13mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄3 cup vodka
- 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoned pepper or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 dash cayenne
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lb penne, cooked according to package directions,drained
directions
- Heat butter in large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Stir in vodka, seasoned or crushed red pepper, and cayenne; heat gently for two minutes.
- Carefully add tomatoes and salt.
- Increase heat to high and cook until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat, and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the penne, and toss with sauce.
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Reviews
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This was easy, fast, and delicious. I used margarine,a pinch of crushed red pepper, no cayenne, about 1 cup or so of half and half, and rotini pasta. I also added some Italian spice mix and a couple of sliced, cooked chicken breast. I loved this dish but sadly, the fam was not excited by it so I will probably not make again. Thanks for a yummy recipe rochsann! -
This is easier than opening a jar of Ragu and tasty enough to serve to company!! I substituted about 1 cup of 1/2 and 1/2 for the cream- I like pasta a bit saucier and wanted to save calories, too. Thanks for sharing a winning recipe. -
This is wonderful! I choose this recipe for the penne with pasta over the others in Recipezaar because as roshann says, it is lighter on the cream and vodka than the others. I don't think that effected the flavor at all. The 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper provides alot of heat to the 1 pound of pasta. Next time I think I will cut that down to about 1/4 teaspoon.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
rochsann
Littleton, Colorado
I love how cooking brings people together, whether it's sharing recipes or sharing a special meal. My sister and I love to talk recipes, and she is great at researching any recipe questions and hunting down recipes. My whole family enjoys cooking, so holidays are particularly fun when we're all cooking together. I teach social studies, and I incorporate historical recipes and foods into my lessons about culture. Cooking connects the past and present. I've realized how relaxing cooking is to me, so despite being very busy with teaching, I make time to cook.
