Penne with Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce
Penne with Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce features a silky tomato-cream sauce lifted by a splash of vodka and the salty richness of pancetta. Each bite balances tangy tomato, mellow cream, and nutty Parmesan for a comforting pasta that feels special yet familiar. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed gathering with friends.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Penne with Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until lightly browned. Add vodka and stir until it reduces by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- 3
Stir in pasta and heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 576.1 kcal High 29%
- Protein 26.28 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 44.95 g 16%
- Total Fat 31.52 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 16.6 g High 83%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.42 mg High 26%
- Sodium 1003.03 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 3.65 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 164.97 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 293.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 94.68 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 6.15 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Penne with Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, and Penne Pasta. Each serving provides about 576.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Penne with Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, Penne Pasta, Thick-Cut Bacon. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Penne with Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 576.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Penne with Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Penne with Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Penne with Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 576.1 calories and 26.28 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1003.03 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.6 g (83% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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