How to Make Any-night-of-the-week Penne rigate ala vodka pasta

Penne rigate ala vodka pasta. Penne alla vodka is a pasta dish made with vodka and penne pasta, usually made with heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, onions, and sometimes sausage, pancetta or peas. Tomato paste has a more concentrated flavor, and texture-wise, it makes for a smoother, almost velvety sauce. To make sure that each piece of A note about pasta: As you can see from the picture, you don't need to use penne.

Add a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and you'll have a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your own home. I always order penne alla vodka at my local Italian restaurant. If you're a foodie (and a cocktail lover) like I am, you'll love this easy homemade recipe that combines pasta and vodka! You can have Penne rigate ala vodka pasta using 8 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Penne rigate ala vodka pasta

1. It's 1 cup of onions.
2. Prepare 1 packet of penne rigate pasta.
3. It's 4 tablespoons of butter.
4. It's 2 tablespoons of oil.
5. Prepare 1/2 cup of vodka.
6. It's 2 tablespoon of heavy cream.
7. It's pinch of salt.
8. Prepare 1/4 cup of cheddar/parmesan cheese.

But not just any vodka, my go-to. Cook the pasta according to package directions. One of the best homemade pasta sauces ever, hands down. Who knew a little onion, tomato paste, and cream could create such big flavor in so little time?

Penne rigate ala vodka pasta step by step

1. Heat water in deep pan. Add salt and vegetable oil. Once water has boiled pour in the pasta cover with lid and let it simmer.
2. Once water has significantly reduced, remove from heat. It should be al dente, not mushy. Drain pasta under hot water and set aside.
3. In non stick pan add onions and cook until browned.
4. Add tomatoes cook until they become paste like.
5. Add heavy cream. Let mixture cook for a few minutes, add salt to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
6. Return the pasta on the heat. Add butter on top and let it melt tossing gently.
7. Pour the creamy tomato mixture into the drained pasta. Gently mix. Add in the vodka and cook a few more minutes.
8. Grate the parmesan/cheddar cheese on top of the pasta before serving.

In the meantime, in a medium size frying pan, heat Vodka and cayenne pepper until near boiling. Frequently served with penne, positively magical with rigatoni, this vodka sauce is is a powerhouse of tomato flavor smoothed over with the silky richness of heavy cream. I have tried many many different Penne a la Vodka recipes and this is by far THE BEST I have yet to encounter! Although I didn't follow the recipe EXACTLY I would never have. Stir in pasta until evenly coated.