Penne Alla Vodka

Penne Alla Vodka is a classic tomato based pasta recipe that can satisfy any craving.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic finely minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup vodka
• ½ cup pasta water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 12 ounces penne pasta cooked

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat then add the garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant, about one minute.2 tablespoons butter,3 cloves garlic
2. Add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and stir and cook until the tomato paste becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.2 tablespoons tomato paste,1 teaspoon Italian seasoning,½ teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3. Pour in the vodka and pasta water and stir and cook until it starts to thicken then add the heavy cream and stir and cook once again before adding the parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts.½ cup vodka,½ cup pasta water,1 cup heavy cream,2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
4. Add the pasta and stir once again then serve with freshly minced parsley for garnish if desired.