San Marzano Penne Vodka

This is one of my favorite recipes to make. I worked at a authentic Italian restaurant and my boss showed me how to make this. I have been making it now for 8 years and I can not get enough of it!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 486 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• ½ cup vodka
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
• 12 ounces canned San Marzano-style peeled plum tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Transfer to a serving dish.

Step 2

Pour canned tomatoes into skillet over medium heat; stir in tomato sauce, vodka, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until alcohol is completely cooked off, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer until heated through, about 5 more minutes. Remove sauce from heat.

Step 3

Pour sauce over penne pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.