Penne Alla Vodka

****Original review 7/21/2008: Prosciutto, garlic, cream....how could one go wrong! Excellent flavor. I used fire roasted diced tomatoes instead of whole tomatoes. Since my DH & DD are not big fans of "chunky sauces" I might try this next time with crushed tomato....I bet it would be wonderful. Definitely a keeper! Thanks for posting! New 2010: I made this using crushed tomatos and it was much better appreciated by my DH and DD. I forgot to add the parmesan cheese, but passed it at the table. It tasted a bit sweet without it for some reason, so I won't forget it next time!

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This was terrific and easy. I used whole tomatoes. Sauteed about 1/2 c. onion and then used an immersion blender to puree the sauteed onion, garlic and tomatoes. The red pepper gave a nice bit of bite, but not too much. A winner I will use again! Don't skip the fresh parmesan or peccorino romano at the end. It really makes it.

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So easy! My husband who doesn't cook usually makes this and it always turns out delicious! If I have extra tomato sauce made that needs to be used I use it as well as adding canned tomatoes.

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Not too good for me. A bit bland..

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Great recipe! Added onion and pancetta as other reviewers suggested. Good quality cheese is essential (I prefer romano). My family all loved this, hubby and kids 10 and 12, tho I had to puree the tomatoes for my son :( Also, I added a big handful of arugula to my serving to lighten it up and add some green. Arugula wilted nicely and was really delicious! Thanks :)

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Restaurant quality recipe.
I used to frequent a place that had the best penne alla vodka, but we moved away and sadly when I returned on a trip the restaurant had gone downhill and the food was awful. I'm thankful to have found this recipe, as it is almost an exact duplicate of that once loved penne alla vodka.
I sauteed about 1/2 c of onions in the butter mixture because I had used some of my prosciutto in a previous recipe, didn't have enough and needed filler. It was awesome with them and I'll continue to put them in when I make this again. Thanks for a great dish!

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I made my own sauce with fresh tomatoes from the farmers market. This is the most amazing and delicious recipe. The vodka I used was from our own family business. What a treat. No leftovers to be had...guess I'll have to make some more. Thank you for posting.

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This was great! I followed an earlier suggestion and used pancetta as well as the diced tomatoes, and added 1/4 cup fresh basil. I also sub'd GF penne, and it held up well under the sauce and cheeses, which is the usual complaint. The BF, who is a very picky eater, cleaned his plate and went back for seconds!

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This was top notch! Loved it.. Just as good as Carrabas vodka sauce... I used the diced tomatoes that was suggested,...I used the combination romano parm cheese. This was too easy fantastic.. goes great with a glass of wine!!

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Love this recipe! Use a good quality vodka and quality cheese. You can't go wrong! Thanks for posting.

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This was ok for me, we just thought it needed some herbs...maybe basil or something. I have never tried Penne Alla Vodka, so it just might not be my thing. Thanks for posting though!:)

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Great and easy recipe!! I used regular can of plain tomato sauce instead of whole tomatoes and it worked out great! I cook the ham on the pan a little bit before adding the garlic, as to not burn the garlic. Thanks for the recipe!! I've used it tons of times and everyone has loved it!!

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This is the best ever! My hubby and I make it a lot and can't get enough of it! We use a little extra cheese and our own canned tomatoes. This recipe is for sure a keeper and anyone that has been over to try it always asks for the recipe!

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This was fantastic! Might use diced tomatoes next time instead of whole ones so the tomato is distributed more evenly but flavor was right on target - my boyfriend was thrilled with the prosciutto flavor. Will definitely make again!

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This was absolutely fantastic! I made dinner for my boyfriend for the first time last night and tried this recipe and it was a HUGE hit. The prosciutto really adds a lot of flavor, and I used Hunt's Fire Roasted Tomatoes Diced w/ Garlic for a bit of an extra kick, and wow. Delicious! This is definitely a staple now! :-)

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This has become my standard penne alla vodka recipe. I sometimes use thinly sliced deli ham instead of proscuitto. I use Smirnoff vodka (although I have used Absolut with fantastic results, too) and well over a cup of parmesan. This is requested by friends when they come over for dinner.

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I tried this about a month ago but forgot to write a review. It was marvelous!!!!! It was very simple to make. Taste like sitting in my friend's kitchen in Naples. Thanks Bri22

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Very nice change from the usual penne recipe. I will not put in any extra salt next time if you are using proscuitto but other than this small change we liked the recipe just fine.

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This turned out fantastically, very easy to make, I modified it a bit by adding a chicken breast(400grams) cubed and about ¾ cup of Basil I will be making this again. Thanks for sharing

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