# Penne alla vodka (from Vincenzo's Plate)

Video: [How to Make PENNE ALLA VODKA Like an Italian](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc) by [Vincenzo's Plate](https://www.youtube.com/@vincenzosplate).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.93 per serving, ~$8.80 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$18.07* per serving (86%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) Penne Rigate
- 2 small cans of 400 grams (1.6 cups) Italian Peeled Tomatoes
- 200 grams (7 ounces) Cooking Cream
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 200 grams (7 ounces) Cured Pancetta
- Basil Basil
- Half chopped onion Onion
- 3 tbsp Pecorino Romano
- Salt Salt
- Black Pepper Black Pepper
- 100 ml (0.4 cup) Vodka

## Steps

1. [2:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=144s) Cut the pancetta into small strips.
2. [3:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=186s) Add extra virgin olive oil into a pan on medium-low heat.
3. [3:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=194s) Add the chopped onion into the pan and cook until golden.
4. [3:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=199s) Add the pancetta to the pan and cook with the onion for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. [4:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=244s) Season the peeled tomatoes in a bowl with salt and pepper.
6. [4:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=250s) Crush the peeled tomatoes.
7. [4:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=274s) Pour the vodka into the pan with the onion and pancetta.
8. [5:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=314s) Allow the alcohol to evaporate for about 3 minutes.
9. [5:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=359s) Add the crushed peeled tomatoes to the pan and cook on medium-low heat.
10. [6:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=384s) Tear and add basil leaves into the sauce.
11. [7:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=429s) Continue reducing the sauce until most liquid has evaporated.
12. [7:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=450s) Fill a large pot with water and rock salt, then bring to a boil.
13. [8:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=484s) Add penne rigate to the boiling water and cook for 12 minutes.
14. [8:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=504s) Pour half of the cooking cream into the reduced tomato sauce and stir.
15. [10:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=604s) Transfer the cooked pasta into the sauce pan.
16. [10:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=611s) Add half a mug of pasta cooking water to the pan.
17. [10:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=615s) Mix the pasta and sauce together.
18. [11:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=668s) Toss the pasta vigorously to emulsify.
19. [11:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=677s) Sprinkle Pecorino Romano cheese over the pasta and toss again.
20. [12:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0CFOgPmkc&t=731s) Serve the pasta onto a plate.

## Equipment

- pan
- pot
- bowl
- wooden spoon
- strainer
- knife
- cutting board
- potato masher

## What the video didn't say

- Exact servings not stated
- Total cooking time not stated

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