Do chef's actually put vodka in penne vodka?
I was eating some and thought I tasted vodka, and I don't know if it's just my imagination.
2006-09-16 12:41:29 · 7 answers · asked by Mister Jay 3 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ New York City
PENNE ALA VODKA
1 lb. Penne pasta
1/2 stick butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 to 7 scallions, chopped
2 cans tomato sauce (15 oz. total)
1/3 c. vodka
1/4 c. heavy cream
Basil, oregano and pepper to taste
Saute chopped garlic and scallions over low flame with butter. Add tomato sauce, vodka and spices. Let come to boil and simmer 45 minutes. Add heavy cream; cook 10 minutes. Put water up for pasta.
Yes, there is vodka in the sauce.
2006-09-16 16:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course! Maybe the chef either put too much in, or didn't cook it off. It's one of my favorite dishes to make. Homemade tomato sauce with onion and garlic, seasonings, Italian sausage, herbs, a hearty splash of vodka, and then when you think it's cooked off, add a splash of cream or half and half. I love this dish. Heck, I might make it for dinner tonight!
2006-09-17 11:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. But rest assured, you won't get drunk by eating it.
If you liked it, here is the recipe and the history behind Penne alla Vodka. http://www.thefoodmaven.com/radiorecipes/penne.html
Bon Apetit
2006-09-16 20:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, vodka sauce becomes more common and its very delicious. I just had spaghetti with vodka sauce.
2006-09-16 19:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by torabis80 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My FAVORITE!!! Yes, usually. My girlfriend makes it without vodka (its the bomb).
I live across from NYC in Weehawken, NJ-- come try it here at Luna's pizza-- it is wicked good :)
2006-09-17 05:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is vodka in it.
2006-09-16 19:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by DMBthatsme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if you're 21 or older..
2006-09-16 19:43:29 · answer #7 · answered by my2cents 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋