CHICKEN PENNE ALLA VODKA
Chicken Penne alla Vodka is a 30 minute, restaurant quality pasta entree with lean chicken breast and penne pasta in a creamy tomato vodka sauce. Make chicken alla vodka for date night OR any weeknight and win hearts.
Provided by Traci The Kitchen Girl
Categories Dinner entree Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Follow package instructions to cook PENNE PASTA with SALT added to the water.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Briefly rinse the pasta with cool water to stop it cooking, and set aside.
- Flatten CHICKEN BREAST to 1/2" thickness with a flat-sided meat tenderizer. Season with SALT and PEPPER.
- Heat OLIVE OIL in skillet over med-high heat. Add CHICKEN BREAST and sauté about 3-4 minutes each side until chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board, cover, and rest.
- Continue heating skillet on med-high heat and add a splash of OLIVE OIL, if needed.
- Add ONION and GARLIC. Sauté until the onion is tender and slightly browned.
- Add VODKA and scrape the pan to release any browned bits to deglaze.
- Stir in CRUSHED TOMATOES, HEAVY CREAM, OREGANO, and CRUSHED RED PEPPER.
- Bring everything to a gentle boil. Then reduce heat to med-low and simmer about 10 minutes to thicken sauce, stirring as needed. This also cooks off the alcohol.
- Add COOKED PENNE to vodka sauce and allow to heat through, stirring as needed. Add splashes of the reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
- Add PARMESAN CHEESE to the sauce, continue heating to incorporate, stirring as needed.
- Slice the cooked chicken into 1/2" thick pieces and add to the vodka sauce along with the COOKED CHICKEN BREAST.
- Stir everything together. Add SALT and PEPPER to taste.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped fresh OREGANO or parsley.
- To store, allow chicken pasta to cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 255 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
CHICKEN PENNE PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE
Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe with Vodka Sauce - a delicious rich and creamy tomato sauce folded together with penne pasta and chicken breasts.
Provided by Holly Sander
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and seasoned chicken breasts. Saute for 8 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees when temped with a digital food thermometer. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan (no need to clean it, the chicken bits and juices will add flavor). Add onion and garlic, then saute for 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
- Stir the vodka into the pan and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, sugar (if using), salt and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the sauce simmers, cook penne noodles in salted boiling water until cooked to al dente.
- Turn down the heat on the tomtato sauce and slowly stir or whisk the heavy cream in, saute for 2 minutes then remove the pan from the heat.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce.
- Slice the chicken breasts and serve them over the pasta with more grated Parmesan, fresh chopped parsley and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 111 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 8 ounces, Sodium 383 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until soft. Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame (remove the pan from the heat before adding). Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the tomato puree. Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then turn heat to the lowest simmer possible. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste. Finally, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine. Sprinkle on the Parmesan, then sprinkle on more red pepper flakes if desired.
PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE AND SHRIMP
It pays to perfect the classics. Pasta with vodka sauce is an easy dish that is both simple and sumptuous. Adding quick shrimp scampi elevates it to a perfect meal for a date night.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place a large pot of water on the stove for pasta. Also put up a deep skillet for sauce and a nonstick skillet for shrimp.
- Gather your ingredients.
- Peel and finely chop the onion.
- In a large deep skillet, heat EVOO, a turn of the pan. Add 2 tablespoons butter and when it foams add the onions. Stir to soften while you peel and chop the garlic. Add 2 cloves of chopped garlic to onions and season with salt. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of chili paste or about 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Add vodka and reduce by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and tear in a few leaves of basil. Reduce heat and simmer sauce, 10 minutes.
- Season pasta water with a fat tablespoon of salt, add penne and cook 1 minute less than package directions, about 8 minutes. Have a mug or measuring cup on hand.
- Add shrimp to a medium bowl and toss with remaining garlic. Thinly slice a lemon and toss with shrimp.
- In the second skillet, heat EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high and melt in 2 tablespoons butter. Add the shrimp mixture and toss 2 to 3 minutes; shrimp should be pink and opaque. Add a splash of Pernod or vermouth, the remaining red pepper flakes, a little salt and parsley; toss. Turn off heat.
- Add cream to sauce and stir. Add shrimp to sauce, bring back to a bubble and turn off heat.
- Reserve about 1/2 cup of starchy salty water and drain pasta or transfer to sauce with a spider. Toss pasta with sauce and grated cheese, using water to loosen as necessary.
- Transfer pasta to large serving bowl or to individual shallow bowls to serve.
INSTANT POT® PENNE ALLA VODKA
This is the perfect comfort food on a busy night! The whole thing comes together in one pot in about 45 minutes. It's a super affordable hearty meal created from pantry staples. Great with a glass of wine. Garnish each serving with Parmesan and fresh flat-leaf parsley.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Select High temperature setting, and preheat the pot for 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and oil. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute.
- Pour in vodka and cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Cancel Saute function. Stir in water, penne, and salt. Pour tomatoes over penne; do not stir. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese; let stand for 3 minutes. Stir in pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.6 calories, Carbohydrate 100.8 g, Cholesterol 61.9 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1345 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
PASTA ALLA VODKA
Sit back and tuck into a big bowl of pasta alla vodka, a creamy tomato pasta with - as you can guess - vodka, which balances out the intense flavours
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or casserole dish. Add the shallot and a large pinch of salt and gently fry over a low heat for 10 mins or until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir through the tomato purée, cook for 2 mins, then stir through the vodka and cook for 3 mins. Quickly stir through the cream to combine, then remove from the heat.
- Cook the pasta in salted water following pack instructions. Drain and reserve 150ml cooking water. Add roughly 50ml of the water to the tomato sauce, then tip in the pasta and cheese, tossing everything together over a low heat until well coated and glossy (loosen with a splash more of the cooking water if it's a little dry). Season to taste, then serve with a sprinkling of the extra parmesan, a good grinding of black pepper and the basil leaves scattered over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 866 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
FABULOUS PENNE A LA VODKA
This is the best Penne a la Vodka I have ever had! I cannot even order it in restaurants anymore, since it will never stand up to this fantastic recipe!
Provided by mosma
Categories Penne
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan; when hot, saute the onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes to the saucepan.
- Stir in the oregano, basil, salt and pepper and simmer 1 hour to concentrate flavors.
- While the sauce is cooking, heat 4 T of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the mushrooms and hot pepper flakes until the mushrooms are golden.
- Carefully add the vodka and simmer for 5 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; pour the cream mixture into the tomato puree; stir to mix. Keep the sauce warm while cooking the pasta.
- Add the kosher salt to 6 quarts of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add pasta to boiling water; cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt the remaining 4 T of butter in a large skillet. Stir in pasta to glaze, then add Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Stir in 1/3 or the sauce and mix with the pasta; divide among plates. Top each plate with some additional sauce; pass remaining sauce and additional cheese at the table.
PENNE ALLA VODKA
This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I have new friends over for dinner. Years later, they've asked me to make this Penne alla Vodka recipe again. -Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add prosciutto; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes, vodka, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cream; cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally., Drain pasta. Add pasta and cheese to sauce; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
TORTELLINI WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH IN LIGHT CREAM SAUCE
Make and share this Tortellini With Chicken and Spinach in Light Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by taylorgreene
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 pasta bowls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil large pot of water.
- Cut chicken into 1" pieces. Set aside.
- Slice 1 clove fresh garlic. Set aside.
- Gently slice baby spinach into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saute pan.
- Add garlic. Saute until just light golden.
- Add chicken. Saute 3-4 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth to saute pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Salt to taste at this point.
- Add baby spinach to saute pan. Turn off heat.
- When water boils add 1 tablespoon salt and tortellini. Cook according to package directions.
- Drain and add to saute pan. Stir.
- Serve into four pasta bowls.
- Top with parmesan cheese.
- *One variation of this dish is to add a tablespoon of chopped sun-dried tomatoes with the cream. It gives the dish a burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.9, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 122.9, Sodium 749.2, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 29.2
CHICKEN PENNE A LA VODKA WITH SPINACH TORTELLINI
This is a recipe I made up by combining some things I needed to use up from my pantry. I love vodka sauce, and was looking for a new way to use it.
Provided by ajboyer222
Categories Penne
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil water and cook penne and tortellini according to package directions.
- Brown chicken, adding seasoned pepper.
- Combine chicken, penne, tortellini, vodka sauce, and mozzerella in a 13x9 baking dish.
- Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over the dish.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the dish.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.1, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 68.2, Sodium 822, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.9, Protein 26.6
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