Dinner for 6

Penne alla Vodka with fresh tomatoes

Name: Penne alla Vodka with fresh tomatoes
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 can (28 oz) san marzano tomatoes; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup minced yellow onion; 1 tbsp minced garlic; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup vodka; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2/3 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional); 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 14 oz penne pasta (optional)

$5.16for 450 minServes 6

Penne pasta is tossed with a tomato, vodka, cream, garlic, herb, and Parmesan sauce cooked in one skillet.

Penne alla Vodka with fresh tomatoes with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Fresh tomatoes, 1.75 lb$1.99/lb typical	1.75 lb	$3.48Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Heavy cream, 5.5 oz$0.22/oz typical	5.5 oz	$1.22Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Pasta, 7 oz$0.10/oz typical	7 oz	$0.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.73

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Summer

Typical price

$1.29 per serving$5.16 for 4

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Ingredients

1 can (28 oz) san marzano tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced yellow onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup vodka
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
14 oz penne pasta (optional)

Steps

Boil the penne in a large pot of salted water according to the package time, then drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook onion and garlic for 4 minutes.
Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Stir in vodka and simmer for 5 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
Lower the heat, stir in cream, oregano, and basil, and cook for 3 minutes.
Add penne and Parmesan, toss with enough pasta water to loosen the sauce, and heat for 2 minutes.