Gluten Free Penne Alla Vodka
This gluten free penne alla vodka delivers restaurant-quality flavor with a rich, creamy tomato sauce. It's a classic comfort dish worth making any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Gluten Free Penne
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/3 cup Vodka
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, Plus More For Serving
- 2 tbsp Fresh Basil, Torn
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gluten free penne according to package directions until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Carefully pour in the vodka. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced by about half and the raw alcohol smell has cooked off.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until the sauce turns a uniform creamy pink color. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the drained penne and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs loosening.
- Serve in warm bowls topped with extra parmesan and torn fresh basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 16gFat: 24g
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