Pasta alla Vodka

This pasta alla vodka recipe is easy to put together for a delicious dinner. The penne swimming in vodka-infused tomato sauce is simply irresistible!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 632 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pint heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil
• 0.25 cup vodka

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up with a fork. Stir in basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Stir cream into sauce; cook 10 minutes more. Toss with hot pasta.