Penne alla Vodka without vodka

This Penne alla vodka without vodka is probably one the easiest, most delicious pasta recipes you can cook. They are made with olive oil, fresh garlic, canned tomatoes, white wine, and heavy cream for the perfect emulsion.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 whole garlic cloves crushed with the blade of a knife
• 3 cups tomato sauce
• Peperoncino red pepper flakes
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
• 1 package of penne pasta noodles
• Parmesan cheese I used Parmigiano Reggiano
• Coarse sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente, following the package instructions.
2. 2Heat the oil in a medium saucier with a lid and cook the garlic over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes.
3. 3Add the tomato sauce and cook covered for 3 minutes.
4. 4Add the wine and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
5. 5Remove from the heat, remove the garlic (you can spread it on rustic bread), add the heavy cream and reserve.
6. 6Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir. Grate as much Parmesan cheese as you want. Stir and serve immediately with a pinch of pepperoncino, parsley, and more cheese.