Shrimp Penne alla Vodka is easy to make and so delicious! Sautéed shrimp with penne pasta in a creamy tomato vodka sauce. What’s not to like!

What is Shrimp Penne alla Vodka

Shrimp Penne alla Vodka is also known as Pasta with Vodka Sauce. It is a pasta dish made with vodka and penne pasta noodles. It’s usually made with heavy cream, tomatoes, and onions.

Different types of protein can be used to go with it, for example, shrimp (as I have in this recipe) or sausage, pancetta or peas if you are going for a meat free dish.

How to make Pasta with Vodka Sauce

First gather your ingredients:

8 oz shrimp, deveined and tails removed
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz uncooked penne pasta noodles
2 tbsp butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
2-4 tbsp vodka (depending on preference)
4 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup milk
Salt, to taste
Fresh basil, optional to taste
Parmesan cheese, optional to taste

Cook penne pasta according to package directions.

While penne is cooking, in a In a skillet, heat olive oil on medium high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until shrimp is pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.

Now we prepare the sauce – heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter. Add chopped onions and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes or until it becomes slightly translucent and soft.

Add vodka and stir for about 30 seconds to a minute, and add in the tomato paste. Stir well.

Add milk and reduce heat to medium low to allow the sauce to 1) become warmer and 2) thicken. Let it cook until your desired consistency.

Add the drained pasta, cooked shrimp, salt, pepper, along with parmesan cheese and basil if using and toss to mix well.

Remove from heat and serve!

Yield: 4 servings

Shrimp Penne alla Vodka

Name: Shrimp Penne alla Vodka
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz shrimp, deveined and tails removed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 8 oz uncooked penne pasta noodles; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, chopped; 2-4 tbsp vodka (depending on preference); 4 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup milk; Salt, to taste; Fresh basil, optional to taste; Parmesan cheese, optional to taste

Shrimp Penne alla Vodka is easy to make and so delicious! Sautéed shrimp with penne pasta in a creamy tomato vodka sauce. What’s not to like!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz shrimp, deveined and tails removed
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz uncooked penne pasta noodles
2 tbsp butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
2-4 tbsp vodka (depending on preference)
4 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup milk
Salt, to taste
Fresh basil, optional to taste
Parmesan cheese, optional to taste

Instructions

Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
While penne is cooking, in a In a skillet, heat olive oil on medium high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until shrimp is pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
Now we prepare the sauce – heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter. Add chopped onions and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes or until it becomes slightly translucent and soft.
Add vodka and stir for about 30 seconds to a minute, and add in the tomato paste. Stir well.
Add milk and reduce heat to medium low to allow the sauce to 1) become warmer and 2) thicken. Let it cook until your desired consistency.
Add the drained pasta, cooked shrimp, salt, pepper, along with parmesan cheese and basil if using and toss to mix well.
Remove from heat and serve!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 296Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 792mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 20g

The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.