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Prep time
10 minutes
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Cook time
20 minutes
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serves
6
Author Notes
Simple and delicious penne alla vodka is the perfect dinner date! —The Delightful Cook
Ingredients
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500 grams
dried penne pasta
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80 milliliters
good quality vodka
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3 tablespoons
tomato paste
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250 milliliters
heavy cream
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1/2 cup
freshly grated parmesan cheese + extra for serving
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1/2 cup
grated mozzarella cheese
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20 grams
unsalted butter
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1
shallot, finely diced
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3
cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
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Salt and pepper season
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Handful of basil leaves for serving
Directions
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and shallots and cook for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
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Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes and cook for a further 5 minutes. Increase the heat and pour in vodka, giving it a generous stir to infuse the flavours. Reduce the heat to low, pour in the creame and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
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Bring a pot of water to the boil, add salt and cook the penne until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water, drain pasta and set aside.
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Turn the heat back on to low, add the cooked pasta to the sauce, grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella and stir to combine. Pour a little pasta water at a time and gently stir to help create the silky sauce.
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Serve in pasta bowls with extra grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
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