Penne Alla Vodka is more an American-Italian recipe than an Italian-American recipe. This pasta has best of both worlds, it has the creaminess from the cheese sauce and tanginess from the marinara sauce.
Often, restaurant chefs finish this dish by swirling butter into the sauce at the end. One can do the same, or use olive oil to finish the sauce.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup of Marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups of whole milk
1 tablespoon of flour
1/4 cup of grated mozzarella
2-3 tbsp. of vodka
1 cup of Penne pasta
1 tsp. of Italian seasoning
2 tbsp. of tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon of red chili flakes
1 olive oil
1 tbsp. of butter
2 tbsp. of Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Tips While Cooking
Always heat the oil first and then add the butter to prevent it form burning.
Add flour to the oil and butter and cook it for a min. to remove the rawness.
After you add the vodka do not cover. This will ensure that the flavor stays but alcohol evaporates.
Make Marinara Sauce at home
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