How to make Penne alla Vodka at home | Restaurant Style Italian Pasta

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.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add in half of a diced onion and cook until translucent, do not brown.

Pour in 2 (28 ounce) cans of red pack crushed tomatoes and add 1.5 teaspoons of salt and crushed red pepper to taste.

Let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir in 2.5 cups of heavy cream and let it cook until it turns orange.

Pour in 1/2 cup of vodka and let this simmer for 50 more minutes to thicken the sauce.

Boil penne pasta until al dente and combine with the vodka sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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