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One Pot Penne In Vodka Sauce

March 21, 2018 by Judith Hannemann

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Meaty pasta dinner on the table in a jiffy. Great for using leftover pasta

This quick and easy penne pasta dish has a gourmet touch but is as easy as can be!

Leftover Pasta? Use It Here

Have you ever made too much pasta? I know that answer because many times I do just that.

Since I’m loathe to throw away any food, I actively look for things to make with it. Sure, pasta salad is always the first thing to come to mind, but that gets pretty old after a while.  Soup is another possibility but it’s not a bad thing to think out of the box on occasion and try to use that leftover pasta in a more novel way.

And here’s a great way to use it!

Meaty pasta dinner on the table in a jiffy. Great for using leftover pasta

Gourmet But Easy

My long-time readers know that any time I find something easy but with a gourmet flair, I’m a happy camper. If it can be made in one pan, I’m even happier. I often joke that I’m old, decrepit and lazy. Thing is there’s a lot of truth spoken in jest. The older I get, the less I want to fuss, yet I want to eat something that’s more or less “whole” food and tasty.

I would say wanting to eat real food that takes a minimum of fuss would fit into most folks’ lifestyle. Busy working moms and dads can appreciate this point more than anyone. We arrive at the same point starting from opposite directions.

So here you have a gourmet penne (or any tubular pasta) dish that’s speedy, uses economical ingredients and you get to use up any leftovers. It takes one pan and it’s ready in about 30 minutes.

Meaty pasta dinner on the table in a jiffy. Great for using leftover pasta

Vodka? But I Don’t Drink

Neither do I, but I cook with wines and liquors. The vodka gives this penne a distinct flavor–a slight bitterness–so I would say you’re missing out on that flavor note if you omit it.

However, I do understand that some people just don’t want to include anything alcoholic in their diets. You can substitute chicken, vegetable or beef stock for the vodka and you’ll still have a great-tasting dinner.

The Recipe

 

Meaty pasta dinner on the table in a jiffy. Great for using leftover pasta
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One Pot Penne In Vodka Sauce

Penne in vodka sauce is a classic Italian dinner. This one-pot version is perfect for dinner on a busy night.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: one pot pasta, penne pasta, vodka sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 611kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 1 tbs brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups cooked penne pasta or any tubular pasta
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
  • Add the onion and saute until cooked through
  • Add beef, salt, and pepper, cooking until the beef is browned through
  • Place in the pan the crushed tomatoes, vodka, sugar and chili flakes. Bring the heat up to high and let simmer, stirring until the sauce reduces by about half.
  • Add the cream and mix thoroughly
  • Add the pasta and stir as the sauce thickens and covers all the pasta. Top with fresh parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 1074mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 901IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 6mg
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*Adapted from The Spruce

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Filed Under: Beef, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Pasta Tagged With: ground beef, pasta, skillet dinners

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  1. Callen says

    March 23, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    Thank you for the recipe. It looks delicious. How many ounces of penne would we use to make 4 cups cooked pasta?

    • Judith Hanneman says

      March 23, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      General rule of thumb for pasta is 2 cups will make 4. Hope you enjoy it–but my advice is to taste the sauce before adding the sugar. I found the sauce a bit bitter without it but that’s my personal taste (and I tend to like sweetness in a tomato sauce)

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