Meaty One-Pot Penne Alla Vodka

Name: Meaty One-Pot Penne Alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian,American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup vodka; 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 4 cups cooked penne; Grated Parmesan cheese, for optional topping

Classic Penne Alla Vodka offers a simple, hearty, and satisfying meal.

⭐ 4.2 (116 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 35 minTotal: 45 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

Italian American

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Sauté onion until translucent.
Add beef, salt, and black pepper; cook until browned.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, vodka, and chile flakes; bring to high heat and simmer, stirring until sauce reduces by half.
Mix in cream.
Add cooked pasta and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 755 kcal

Carbohydrate: 56 g

Cholesterol: 135 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 44 g

Saturated Fat: 13 g

Sodium: 1007 mg

Sugar: 11 g

Fat: 33 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g