Classic Penne Vodka Recipe | easy family cooking pasta recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino is often less expensive and adds a similar salty flavor.

vodka

💰Cheaper: white wine

White wine can provide acidity and depth, though it alters the flavor profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Boil water in a pot and add oil and salt; cover to bring to a boil quickly.

Calculate pasta portions: 120-150 grams per adult, 50-80 grams per child.

Once boiling, add penne pasta and cover again.

In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium to high heat.

Slice smoked salmon, onion, and garlic; combine them in a container.

Add vodka to the frying pan and reduce by three-quarters.

Add double cream to the vodka and bring to a boil; switch off the heat once ready.

Drain the penne pasta and add a little olive oil to it.

Combine the penne pasta with the sauce in the frying pan and mix well.

Season with salt, being cautious due to the saltiness of the smoked salmon.

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