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 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: one pot pasta, penne pasta, vodka sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 611kcal
- 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
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.
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