Penna Alla Rocca Recipes

PENNE ALLA VODKA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until soft. Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame (remove the pan from the heat before adding). Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the tomato puree. Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then turn heat to the lowest simmer possible. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste. Finally, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine. Sprinkle on the Parmesan, then sprinkle on more red pepper flakes if desired.

SIMPLE & DELICIOUS PENNE ALLA CHECCA

Steps:

• Boil the tomatoes for about 4-5 minutes. Not fully cooked just until they kinda crack and the tomato skin come off easy. Peel them, get the seeds out and then dice them.
• In a large bowl: Add the diced tomatoes, the fresh basil, oregano and thyme finely chopped, the garlic and the extra virgin olive oil.
• Salt and pepper for taste. Mix all the ingredients and to combine this delicious flavors just put them away for a bit -- while the pasta is cooking.
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente or just follow the package instructions.
• Cut the mozzarella cheese into 1/2 inch cubes.
• When the pasta is ready, save a 1/4 cup of pasta water, just in case the sauce looks a little dry or if you just want it a little more saucy.
• Drain pasta.
• Toss the hot pasta in the bowl with the fresh tomato mixture, add the mozzarella then toss again. Add pasta water if necesary.
• Plate, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top and enjoy!

PENNE A LA CARBONARA

Steps:

• Heat a large saute pan, until hot. Add pancetta and saute until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and remove pan from heat.
• In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish.
• In a large pot, boil 6 quarts of salted boiling water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander. Do not rinse with water; you want to retain the pasta's natural starches so that the sauce will stick. While the pasta is still hot, return it back to the pot. Add the browned pancetta and mix well. Add the cream mixture and coat the pasta completely. It's important to work quickly while the pasta is still warm so that the cream mixture will cook, but not curdle. Add remaining Parmesan and chopped parsley.

PENNE ALLA VODKA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet.
• Add onion and 1 clove of garlic, and cook until onions are translucent.
• Add tomato sauce and mix to combine with onion and garlic.
• Add vodka, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Let this to simmer for 2 minutes to allow most of the alcohol to burn off.
• Add heavy cream and stir until fully combined. The sauce will turn into a beautiful light orange creamy mixture.
• Add cooked pasta to vodka sauce and mix until noodles are fully coated in sauce.
• Cover with a lid and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half.
• Garnish with basil.
• Enjoy!

PENNE ALLA VODKA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add prosciutto; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes, vodka, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cream; cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally., Drain pasta. Add pasta and cheese to sauce; toss to combine.

PENNE ALLA VODKA WITH BACON RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.
• Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until the edges are crisp, 2-3 minutes. If bacon is not particularly fatty, add 1 tablespoon of butter and stir until melted. Add the shallot and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the vodka and cook until almost completely evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 4 minutes, or until the sauce the mixture comes to a low boil. Add the cream, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
• Add the penne and remaining tablespoon of butter and stir until well coated in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Add the Parmesan and Romano cheeses and stir until incorporated.
• Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and top with torn burrata, a drizzle of olive oil, pepper, and basil.
• Enjoy!

PENNE RUSTICA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; mix in shrimp and prosciutto.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes per side. Cool briefly before slicing into strips. Add to the penne mixture.
• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Prepare the sauce by melting butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic, cover, and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, chicken broth, cornstarch, mustard, rosemary, thyme, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
• Pour sauce over the penne mixture and mix well. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top slightly browns, 10 to 12 minutes.

PENNE ALL'ARRABIATA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over low heat. Add onion, chilies and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, gently breaking up with the back of wooden spoon; cook until tender over medium heat, about 10 minutes., Meanwhile in a large saucepan, cook penne according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. , Add vinegar to thickened tomato sauce; season with salt and pepper. To make breadcrumb topping, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat in second skillet. Add breadcrumbs and fresh thyme, if desired; fry until crispy, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat., Add drained pasta and reserved pasta water to tomato sauce; toss to coat. Top with fried breadcrumbs. If desired, drizzle with additional olive oil and garnish with fresh herbs and cheese.

PENNA ALLA ROCCA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
• Add chopped onions, chopped garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Add tomato and tomato paste and stir until tomatoes are just warmed through, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in balsamic vinegar; bring the sauce to a boil.
• Add cooked pasta, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil.
• Add salt and toss.
• Transfer to another large bowl and serve with remaining Parmesan cheese.