Penne Russo with Vodka Cream Sauce
Penne Russo with Vodka Cream Sauce features tender pasta cloaked in a rich, velvety tomato sauce rounded with vodka and cream. Salty prosciutto, a gentle chili warmth, fresh basil, and plenty of Parmesan create layered depth without overpowering the palate. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something comforting yet elegant.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Penne Russo with Vodka Cream Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté the prosciutto, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot oil for 1 minute.
- 4
Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the cream and vodka; simmer until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Stir the Parmesan and basil into the sauce until well combined. Season with salt.
- 7
Add the penne and toss until evenly coated.
- Calories 846.84 kcal High 42%
- Protein 26.74 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 107.22 g 39%
- Total Fat 32.58 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 17.93 g High 90%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 89.69 mg High 30%
- Sodium 835.66 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 8.71 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 8.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 404.05 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 717.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 76.1 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 14.25 mg Moderate 16%
- 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
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Penne Russo with Vodka Cream Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Dry Pasta, Fresh Basil, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 846.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Penne Russo with Vodka Cream Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Dry Pasta, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Penne Russo with Vodka Cream Sauce?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 846.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Penne Russo with Vodka Cream Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Penne Russo with Vodka Cream Sauce healthy?
- Penne Russo with Vodka Cream Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 846.84 calories and 26.74 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 835.66 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.93 g (90% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic 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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