Penne Alla Vodka

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add vodka; cook, stirring to release browned bits from bottom of pan.

Step 4

Add tomatoes and tomato paste to pan. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium low.

Step 5

Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt; simmer until flavors meld, about 25 minutes.

Step 6

Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until package directions for al dente.

Step 7

Reserve 1 cup pasta water; set aside. Drain pasta in a colander.

Step 8

Remove tomato sauce from heat. Stir cream and ½ cup Parmesan cheese until combined.

Step 9

Add reserved pasta water, ¼ cup at a time, to loosen sauce.

Step 10

Garnish with optional parsley and parmesan.

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