Quick Penne Alla Vodka
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne rigate (we use whole wheat penne or ww fusilli) ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons butter, to taste ⓘ
- 1/4 cup pancetta, chopped or 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, diced ⓘ
- 1/3 cup vodka ⓘ
- 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream ⓘ
- kosher salt, to taste ⓘ
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- freshly grated parmesan cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Start a pot of salted water boiling.
- In a 12" skillet, melt butter over medium heat; when it foams, add pancetta (or mushrooms) and saute for about 6 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high; add vodka. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Meanwhile, put pasta into the pot of boiling water.
- Add the marinara sauce and cream to the skillet. Simmer sauce gently, stirring occasionally; Add salt/pepper to taste. When pasta is just barely al dente, drain it and add it to the skillet.
- Gently stir pasta and sauce for a minute or two. Transfer to a hot bowl, and serve with the grated cheese.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
566
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).