Penne Rigatti Ala Vodka Recipes

PENNE ALLA VODKA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until soft. Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame (remove the pan from the heat before adding). Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the tomato puree. Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then turn heat to the lowest simmer possible. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste. Finally, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine. Sprinkle on the Parmesan, then sprinkle on more red pepper flakes if desired.

PENNE RIGATTI ALA VODKA

Steps:

• In a pasta pot or a large cooking pot, fill 3/4 full with water and bring to a rolling boil.
• Add 1 tablespoon salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Add pasta and cook uncovered for about 12 minutes or until el dente'.
• DO NOT OVERCOOK.
• In the meantime, in a medium size frying pan, heat Vodka and cayenne pepper until near boiling.
• CAREFULLY light the Vodka using a long stick match and let the alcohol burn off.
• USE CAUTION.
• Soon as the alcohol burns out, add the milk, heavy cream and ketchup.
• Simmer until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add 1/4 cup of grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and stir to blend.
• Cook for 2 minutes longer.
• Drain pasta well and transfer to a large bowl.
• Pour sauce mixture over and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and mix lightly.
• Serve immediately.

PENNE ALLA VODKA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet.
• Add onion and 1 clove of garlic, and cook until onions are translucent.
• Add tomato sauce and mix to combine with onion and garlic.
• Add vodka, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Let this to simmer for 2 minutes to allow most of the alcohol to burn off.
• Add heavy cream and stir until fully combined. The sauce will turn into a beautiful light orange creamy mixture.
• Add cooked pasta to vodka sauce and mix until noodles are fully coated in sauce.
• Cover with a lid and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half.
• Garnish with basil.
• Enjoy!

ENZO'S PENNE A LA VODKA

Steps:

• Saute onions in butter and olive oil until transparent. Add shredded
• or pureed tomatoes with juice. Cook over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes or until all liquid content is reduced.
• Meanwhile in separate saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, drain very well and set aside. When tomato sauce is ready, stir in heavy cream.
• Bring to a near boil, reduce heat and cook 2 to 3 minutes until cream and tomatoes are well blended.
• Stir in sauce and pepper vodka, mix, stir in hot cooked penne pasta.
• Stir together to blend.
• Liberally sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. -Rosalind Beck CHEF'S NOTES: Pepper vodka is a commercial item available at many liquor stores, but chef Enzo Perlini prefers the flavor of a homemade version: stir 1/4 tsp.
• red crushed pepper in 4 Tbsp Vodka.
• Marinate 3 hours or overnight. Using coffee filter or fine cloth napkin, allow peppered vodka to filter 3 hours.
• Remove and discard filter and set peppered vodka concentrate aside. Penne is large straight tubes of macaroni cut on the diagonal.

RIGATONI ALA VODKA

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, heat oil until hot. Add garlic and saute until golden brown.
• Add tomato sauce, salt, red pepper, black pepper, and basil.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
• Add heavy cream and vodka. Stir to mix and cook for a few minutes.
• Boil rigatoni according to package instructions (do not overcook).
• In a mixing bowl, combine drained pasta with cream sauce. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese, bacon, and parsley.
• Serve immediately.