Name: Barilla Penne Rigate Pasta with Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Penne Rigate pasta; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup vodka; 3/4 cup Heavy cream; 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated and divided; Parsley or basil, chopped for garnish; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Penne Rigate Pasta with Vodka Sauce

30 minutes

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The popular Penne Alla Vodka, beloved in Italian-American cuisine, is quick and easy to make! For this recipe, you'll need premium Barilla Penne Rigate pasta, tomato paste, crushed chili flakes, garlic, onion, vodka and heavy cream. Used to intensify the flavours in the sauce, the vodka is simmered along with the heavy cream, cooking off the alcohol to create a rich and creamy sauce.

Ingredients

5 servings

1 boxBarilla Penne Rigate pasta

1small yellow onion, diced

2garlic cloves, minced

4 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided

3 tbsptomato paste

1/2 tspcrushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cupvodka

3/4 cupHeavy cream

1/4 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated and divided

Parsley or basil, chopped for garnish

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 3 tbsp olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until onion is translucent.

Step 2

Add crushed red pepper and tomato paste, stirring and cooking for an additional minute.

Step 3

Add vodka and reduce alcohol. Season with salt and pepper, add heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook Barilla Penne Rigate pasta according to package directions. Reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, drain pasta and add to the sauce.

Step 5

Add 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, mix well. Remove skillet from the heat; add 1/2 of the cheese and toss well.

Step 6

Garnish with remaining cheese, remaining olive oil and herbs.

Penne Rigate

Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and is beloved across Italy. Penne, which means 'pen' in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old-style ink pen. Its ridged tubes are perfect for capturing sauces and the rugged texture adds depth to dishes, making it a popular choice for baked pasta dishes and hearty sauces.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

11 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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