Healthy Penne Alla Vodka Recipe at Home
Hello, dear readers! Today, I will share with you a delicious penne alla vodka recipe. The secret of this recipe is that it's both tasty and healthy with creamy ricotta cheese. Believe me, with this recipe, you'll make both yourself and your loved ones happy. Let's head to the kitchen!
- 795 grams canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (4% fat recommended)
- 450 grams dry penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons vodka
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pasta water
Put water in a large pot and bring it to a boil for your penne pasta. Don't worry, this is very easy!
While the water is boiling, blend the tomatoes and ricotta cheese until smooth. Here's your creamy pink sauce!
Heat the olive oil in a pan, this is where things get beautiful!
Add the onion and garlic to the pan, sauté until they soften and become translucent.
Now add the vodka and cook well. Make sure the alcohol smell disappears.
Add your tomato and cheese mixture, also add salt, black pepper, and basil. Let it simmer over medium heat.
While the sauce is simmering, add your penne pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
Don't forget to reserve ¼ cup of your pasta water. This is very important!
After draining the pasta, add it to the sauce and mix.
Remove the sauce from the heat, add the parmesan cheese and the reserved pasta water. Mix and it's ready!
Healthy Penne Alla Vodka Recipe at Home Cooking Tips
If you have fresh basil on hand, I recommend using it. Additionally, you can enrich the recipe by adding cooked chicken, sausage, or shrimp if you wish. Rest assured, everyone will love it!
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