The Best Penne alla Vodka

This easy penne alla vodka recipe is a restaurant-quality dish with a silky tomato cream sauce. It only takes 20 minutes to make, so it's a perfect way to elevate busy weeknights!

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Step 1

Boil a generously salted pot of water for the penne and it cook al dente according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes or until softened (ok if it lightly browns).

Step 3

Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add the vodka and let the sauce bubble for 30 seconds or so.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste until you've got a smooth mixture.

Step 6

Stir in the cream, and reduce heat to medium-low. Let the sauce warm through. I find this sauce thickens up very quickly (within a couple minutes), but feel free to cook it a little longer to thicken it up even more.

Step 7

Season with salt & pepper as needed. Stir in the fresh basil if using. Toss with the drained pasta (if needed, thin the sauce out a bit with a splash of hot pasta water prior to draining it). Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

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