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Tonight it will be PENNE ALLA VODKA

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Hamm Homes

This is a easy one one to make.  Prep time is about 10 mins. cook time is 15 mins. and it makes enough for 4 to 6 people.

Ingredients:

1 pound penne                                                                   3 cloves garlic, minced

1 whole onion, chopped finely                                       3 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoon olive oil                                                       1 cup VODKA

1  14 oz. can tomato sauce                                               1 cup heavy cream                 

1 pinch of red pepper flakes                                           1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cook pasta according to package.  Saute the garlic and onions in butter and olive oil over medium heat until soft.  Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame 9 remove pan from the heat and add).  Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the tomato sauce.  Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low.  Pour in the heavy cream.  Stir to combine, then turn heat to lowest simmer possible.  Sprinkle in re pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste.  Finally stir in 1 tablespoons butter.  Pour the drained  pasta into the sauce and toss to combine.  Sprinkle on Parmesan.                    

 

Comments (14)

Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Reads like it would be a very tasty meal, Will Hamm .  If I were trying to make it a little healthier, nonfat cream may be an option.

Jun 05, 2022 08:12 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Lynnea,  Non fat cream would work.  Thanks for being the first to stop by.

 

Jun 05, 2022 08:18 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Just the other night at a restaurant, 2 people at our table ordered that on the menu, but I'm sure home-made is much better...especially yours!

Jun 05, 2022 08:26 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Thanks Sheila,  I got the recipe back in 2018

Jun 05, 2022 08:32 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Will... penne ala vodka is one of my favorite dishes. I'm making spaghetti and meatballs tonight.

Jun 05, 2022 08:59 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Yum Nina, My wife would eat that 4 nights a week, but I like to cook.

 

Jun 05, 2022 09:24 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

It's a good thing the alcohol in vodka dissipates, otherwise the chef could get a little tipsy when taste-testing Will! I may try this simple recipe one evening.

Jun 05, 2022 09:38 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Wanda, Let me know how you like it

 

Jun 05, 2022 09:44 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Will,

This is a great standby that always tastes good! Looks like an easy recipe that I'm sure is delicious!

Jun 05, 2022 10:07 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I did not make this in years. Dorie but need to make it tonight

 

Jun 05, 2022 10:42 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Will- this is one of my favorite pasta dishes!!! Our favorite Italian restaurant in Boca served this and it is what I always ordered. 

Jun 05, 2022 05:51 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Will Hamm - "1 cup VODKA???" I have seen jars of spaghetti sauce with Vodka and tried them. Not one of them tasted any different than the others. I may just have to try this recipe for comparison. One actual cup of Vodka has to make a difference! If so, I'll be more cautious next time I reach for a jar on the grocery store shelves. Personally, I prefer to make my own sauce but there are times, when I don't have the time. Thanks for the recipe. 

Jun 06, 2022 07:33 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Will, for sharing this recipe.

Follow me on Pinterest and Twitter for many recipes.

Jun 08, 2022 08:23 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

I have never tried Vodka in my pasta.  I think it is about time I tried it!  This recipe looks good!

Jun 09, 2022 06:07 AM