Italian · medium
Penne alla Vodka
Tomato-cream sauce finished with vodka.
Steps
- 01
Sweat onion in olive oil. Add garlic, chili, and tomato paste; cook until darkened and sweet.
~6 min
- 02
Add vodka; simmer 1–2 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer until pink and silky.
~6 min
- 03
Cook penne al dente; toss with vodka sauce, pasta water, and Parmigiano.
~12 min
Tips
- Cook the tomato paste until it smells caramelized, not raw.
- The vodka helps emulsify fat and tomato—don’t skip it.