Ricotta Pesto Penne alla Vodka
This ricotta pesto penne alla vodka is a flavorful twist on a typical pasta dish! All the best flavors of a classic penne alla vodka are made even better by adding tomato and ricotta pesto, easily found at the grocery store.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked penne
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- ¼ onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato and ricotta pesto
- 2 tbsp vodka
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp ground cayenne
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- shredded asiago to top
Instructions
- Cook your pasta separately on the stovetop as you make the sauce - you can drain and mix a little olive oil into the pasta until you're ready to add it to the sauce.
- Heat your olive oil, garlic and onion on the stovetop on medium-low heat, until onion and garlic start to brown.
- Add in chopped tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes until they darken in color.
- Add your ricotta pesto and stir until fully mixed.
- Add in the vodka and let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly evaporated. then pour in the heavy cream and simmer for about 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add your herbs and spices, stirring to fully combine.
- Mix in the parmesan cheese, then add your drained pasta to the saucepan and fold until fully coated.
- Transfer your pasta to your serving dishes and top with some extra pepper and asiago cheese.