Dinner for 4

Penne Vodka Sauce

Name: Penne Vodka Sauce
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup vodka; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil; 2 cloves garlic; 3/8 tsp italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli

$7.17for 425 minServes 4

Penne cooks with tomatoes, vodka, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and seasonings for a rich skillet sauce.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical	28 oz	$2.24Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 1.5 oz$0.18/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.27Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.17

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

Wine, beer and spiritsOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.79 per serving$7.17 for 4

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Ingredients

1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup vodka
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil
2 cloves garlic
3/8 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli

Steps

Boil salted water in a large pot, then cook the penne until tender, about 10 minutes.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion for 4 minutes.
Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and vodka, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cream, drain the pasta, and toss it with the sauce until hot.