"Penne alla Vodka is a family-favorite Italian pasta recipe, made with tender penne tossed in homemade vodka sauce with tomatoes and cream...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
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1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped (1 cup))
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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3 Tbsp double-concentrated tomato paste
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1/4 cup vodka
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14 oz canned whole tomatoes
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1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or added to taste)
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1/2 tsp fine sea salt (plus more for the pasta water)
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3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (plus more to serve)
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1 lb penne pasta (or rigatoni)
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1/2 cup pasta cooking water (or as needed)
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Fresh parsley or basil leaves (torn or chopped to garnish)