Vodka Tomato Pasta

Name: Vodka Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 g Penne pasta; 30 g Olive oil; 12 g Garlic cloves; 400 g Tomatoes, diced; 2 g Chili powder; 60 g Vodka; 80 g Romano cheese; 10 g Cilantro; 120 ml Cream

Vodka Tomato Pasta · ready in 45 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients

Penne pasta coated in a rich tomato sauce gently simmered with garlic, chili, and a splash of vodka, finished with creamy cheese and fresh herbs for a bold yet comforting dish.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 45 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

Italian British Main dishes Vegetarian

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

400 gPenne pasta
30 gOlive oil
12 gGarlic cloves
400 gTomatoes, diced
2 gChili powder
60 gVodka
80 gRomano cheese
10 gCilantro
120 mlCream

Equipment

stovetop, colander, large pot, measuring cup, serving bowls, wooden spoon

Instructions

Start tomato sauce
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add minced garlic, diced tomatoes, and chili powder, then simmer gently to start the sauce. · 10 min
What to look for: garlic fragrant and tomatoes softening
Cook pasta
Cook the penne pasta in a separate pot until tender, drain, then immediately toss with grated Romano cheese to coat. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta coated and glossy with cheese
Combine pasta sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the pot with the tomato sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated. · 3 min
What to look for: pasta fully covered in sauce
Add vodka cream
Pour the vodka and cream into the pot, then stir in chopped cilantro until the sauce is smooth and combined. · 2 min
What to look for: sauce turns creamy and uniform
Finish and serve
Simmer the pasta gently to meld flavors, then divide into bowls and serve hot. · 12 min
What to look for: sauce slightly thickened and glossy

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	17 g
Carbohydrates	68 g
of which sugars	7 g
Fat	18 g
of which saturated	6 g
Fibre	5 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Penne pasta

rigatoni: Holds sauce similarly
gluten free penne: Cook carefully to avoid mushy texture

Olive oil

butter: Adds richer mouthfeel

Garlic cloves

garlic paste: Use same amount

Tomatoes

crushed tomatoes: Creates smoother sauce

Chili powder

red pepper flakes: Adjust heat to taste

Vodka

white wine: Less neutral, adds acidity