Penne alla vodka with peas

Name: Penne alla vodka with peas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 14 oz penne; 0.25 cup vodka; 7 oz peas (fresh); 3 shallots; 4 cloves garlic; 5 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 0.25 cup vegetable broth; 21 oz tomato purée; 1 tsp chili flakes; 1 lemon (zest); 0.5 cup heavy cream; salt; pepper; parsley for serving

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Difficulty

Easy 👌

min.

Preparation

min.

Baking

min.

Resting

Ingredients

Servings:-4+

400 g	penne
50 ml	vodka
200 g	peas (fresh)
3	shallots
4 cloves	garlic
5 tbsp	olive oil
1 tbsp	tomato paste
60 ml	vegetable broth
600 g	tomato purée
1 tsp	chili flakes
1	lemon (zest)
120 ml	heavy cream
	salt
	pepper
	parsley for serving

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Utensils

pot
cutting board
knife
frying pan
cooking spoon
flambé torch
fine grater

Nutrition per serving

Cal
690

Protein
17 g

Fat
30 g

Carb
80 g

Step 1/4
- 2 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- pot
- cutting board
- knife
Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Peel and finely chop shallots and garlic cloves.
Step 2/4
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- frying pan
- cooking spoon
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for approx. 2 min.
Step 3/4
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 50 ml vodka
- 60 ml vegetable broth
- 600 g tomato purée
- 200 g peas
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 400 g penne
- flambé torch
Add the tomato paste and vodka and carefully light with a flambé torch or match. Once the fire is out, add vegetable broth, tomato purée, fresh peas, and chili flakes. Let sauce simmer for approx. 10 min. Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
Step 4/4
- 1 lemon
- 120 ml heavy cream
- salt
- pepper
- parsley for serving
- fine grater
Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Add cream and penne and mix to combine. Simmer for approx. 2 min. then add the parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!