Vegetarian Penne Alla Vodka

This pasta alla vodka boasts tender penne tossed in a rich and delicious tomato, crème fraîche & vodka sauce. Sprinkled with grated Italian-style hard cheese and fresh oregano, you’ll have yourself a restaurant quality meal in no time!

Vegetarian Penne Alla Vodka

with a side salad & Italian-style hard cheese

Hands on Time: 10 - 25 minutes

Overall Time: 20 - 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Creme Fraiche
  • Cucumber
  • Dried Chilli Flakes
  • Fresh Oregano
  • Garlic Clove
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Green Leaves
  • Italian-style Hard Cheese
  • Lemon
  • Onion
  • Onions
  • Penne Pasta
  • Tomato Paste
  • Vodka

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Butter
  • Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
Photo of Vegetarian Penne Alla Vodka
  1. A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 100ml of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. ALLA VODKA

    Place a pan (large enough for the pasta) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the chilli flakes (to taste). Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the vodka and simmer until almost all evaporated, 30-60 seconds.

  3. ALL TOGETHER

    Once the vodka has reduced, add the tomato paste, the reserved pasta water, and the crème fraîche to the pan. Simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water if the sauce reduces too quickly. Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, ½ the grated cheese, ½ the chopped oregano, the cooked pasta, and seasoning.

  4. SIMPLE SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Toss through the rinsed green leaves and the cucumber half-moons.

  5. VODKA + PENNE = BELLISSIMA!

    Plate up a hearty spoonful of the pasta alla vodka. Sprinkle over the remaining oregano and grated cheese. Side with the dressed salad. Buon Appetito!

  • Penne Pasta - 125g

  • Onion - 1

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 5ml

  • Vodka - 20ml

  • Tomato Paste - 40ml

  • Crème Fraîche - 40ml

  • Italian-style Hard Cheese - 40g

  • Fresh Oregano - 3g

  • Lemon - 1

  • Green Leaves - 20g

  • Cucumber - 50g

  1. A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 150ml of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. ALLA VODKA

    Place a pan (large enough for the pasta) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the chilli flakes (to taste). Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the vodka and simmer until almost all evaporated, 30-60 seconds.

  3. ALL TOGETHER

    Once the vodka has reduced, add the tomato paste, the reserved pasta water, and the crème fraîche to the pan. Simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water if the sauce reduces too quickly. Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, ½ the grated cheese, ½ the chopped oregano, the cooked pasta, and seasoning.

  4. SIMPLE SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Toss through the rinsed green leaves and the cucumber half-moons.

  5. VODKA + PENNE = BELLISSIMA!

    Plate up a hearty spoonful of the pasta alla vodka. Sprinkle over the remaining oregano and grated cheese. Side with the dressed salad. Buon Appetito!

  • Penne Pasta - 250g

  • Onion - 1

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 10ml

  • Vodka - 40ml

  • Tomato Paste - 80ml

  • Crème Fraîche - 80ml

  • Italian-style Hard Cheese - 80g

  • Fresh Oregano - 5g

  • Lemon - 1

  • Green Leaves - 40g

  • Cucumber - 100g

  1. A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 200ml of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. ALLA VODKA

    Place a pan (large enough for the pasta) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the chilli flakes (to taste). Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the vodka and simmer until almost all evaporated, 1-2 minutes.

  3. ALL TOGETHER

    Once the vodka has reduced, add the tomato paste, the reserved pasta water, and the crème fraîche to the pan. Simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water if the sauce reduces too quickly. Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, ½ the grated cheese, ½ the chopped oregano, the cooked pasta, and seasoning.

  4. SIMPLE SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Toss through the rinsed green leaves and the cucumber half-moons.

  5. VODKA + PENNE = BELLISSIMA!

    Plate up a hearty spoonful of the pasta alla vodka. Sprinkle over the remaining oregano and grated cheese. Side with the dressed salad. Buon Appetito!

  • Penne Pasta - 375g

  • Onions - 2

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 15ml

  • Vodka - 60ml

  • Tomato Paste - 125ml

  • Crème Fraîche - 125ml

  • Italian-style Hard Cheese - 120g

  • Fresh Oregano - 8g

  • Lemon - 1

  • Green Leaves - 60g

  • Cucumber - 150g

  1. A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 250ml of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. ALLA VODKA

    Place a pan (large enough for the pasta) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the chilli flakes (to taste). Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the vodka and simmer until almost all evaporated, 1-2 minutes.

  3. ALL TOGETHER

    Once the vodka has reduced, add the tomato paste, the reserved pasta water, and the crème fraîche to the pan. Simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water if the sauce reduces too quickly. Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, ½ the grated cheese, ½ the chopped oregano, the cooked pasta, and seasoning.

  4. SIMPLE SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Toss through the rinsed green leaves and the cucumber half-moons.

  5. VODKA + PENNE = BELLISSIMA!

    Plate up a hearty spoonful of the pasta alla vodka. Sprinkle over the remaining oregano and grated cheese. Side with the dressed salad. Buon Appetito!

  • Penne Pasta - 500g

  • Onions - 2

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 20ml

  • Vodka - 80ml

  • Tomato Paste - 160ml

  • Crème Fraîche - 160ml

  • Italian-style Hard Cheese - 160g

  • Fresh Oregano - 10g

  • Lemon - 1

  • Green Leaves - 80g

  • Cucumber - 200g

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