Grammy's Kitchen Β· Penne alla Vodka Β· Easy Vodka Sauce

One of 37 penne alla vodka recipes we measured

Easy Vodka Sauce

from www.spendwithpennies.com

It ranks #1 of 37 for brightness among the penne alla vodka recipes we compared. 28 cooks on www.spendwithpennies.com rate it 5.0β˜….

hands-on15m
waiting21 min
makes4
each$1.68
kcal510
levelbeginner
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The formula

Every ingredient resolved to grams, expressed against the recipe's own base β€” next to the median of all 37.

this recipe typical
fat0%6%
protein add0%10%
dairy0%35%
aromatics0%34%
vegetables and beans0%175%

Where it stands out

  • #1 of 37 for brightness
  • #1 of 37 for noodle texture
  • #1 of 37 for sauce cling
  • #2 of 37 for saltiness

Adapts cleanly: egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free (documented swaps, applied on the dish page)

Ingredients

Weights computed by us.

794 g28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (with juices, 1 can)
75 g1/2 small onion (finely diced)
14 g1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
113 g4 ounces pancetta (chopped, or bacon 1/2-inch dice)
12 g4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/3 cup vodka
397 g14 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 g1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
238 g1 cup heavy whipping cream
33 g1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (or romano cheese)
19 g3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method: 6 steps, published by www.spendwithpennies.com β€” open the original β†— or use bake mode for a follow-along with a screen that stays on.

β€œDelicious with the cream and pancetta. Might try bacon next time only because the pancetta was expensive and a few of the bites were a little tough. Easy to make and I'll definitely be making it again. I'm not sure we'll have any to freeze, it's so tasty! ” β€” a cook, 5.0β˜…
β€œI enjoyed making this recipe for my daughter and I on a cold rainy day in Northeastern Ohio. It was delicious and the house smelled wonderful from all of the aromas. I loved the flavor the smoky pancetta added to the recipe. It's a keeper. Thank you!” β€” a cook, 5.0β˜…
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