Penne alla Vodka
Penne alla Vodka is a classic Italian-American pasta dish known for its creamy, flavorful sauce with a hint of vodka.
Penne alla Vodka
Penne alla Vodka is a classic Italian-American pasta dish known for its creamy, flavorful sauce with a hint of vodka.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
1 cup minced onion
1 cup minced celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon each olive oil and butter
1/2 pound minced prosciutto
3/4 cup vodka
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons each fresh, chopped basil and parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and cayenne pepper
1 cup Half-and-Half
1 pound penne, cooked al dente
Instructions
- Sauté celery, onion and garlic in oil and butter for about 5 minutes.
- Add prosciutto and vodka and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes longer.
- Add tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper. Cook 10 more minutes.
- Add Half-and-Half and cook 5 minutes longer.
- Toss in cooked pasta and heat through for 5 minutes.
Notes
Photo credit:Â Shared Food from Burst
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