Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins | Servings: 6

This is another amazing recipe that you should not miss! This has oven-roasted tomato sauce. For this recipe, I use fresh tomatoes. Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola is a delicious pink pasta with a delightful vodka sauce!

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 yellow onion, medium, chopped

¼ c. olive oil extra virgin

¼-1/2 tsp chili flakes (depending on how spicy you like it)

1 c. vodka

½ c. heavy cream

12-15 Roma tomatoes (depending on size), diced

½ c. Parmesan cheese, shredded

¾ lb penne pasta

1 tsp dried oregano

Parsley or fresh oregano to garnish

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to make Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F.

Step 2: Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof skillet. Once hot, add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often until translucent. Next, add the garlic along with the chili flakes and oregano. Continue to cook for an additional minute.

Step 3: Pour in the vodka and cook for 5 to 7 minutes more until reduced by half.

Step 4: Slice the tomatoes and add them to the pan. Continue to cook for additional 5 minutes.

Step 5: Put the lid on and place the skillet in the preheated oven. Roast for about 1 ½ hours.

Step 6: In the meantime, cook the pasta following the package directions a minute less than al dente.

Step 7: Take the tomatoes out of the oven and transfer them into a blender. Puree the tomatoes. You can set aside some of the liquid if the tomatoes produced too much liquid. Add the liquid to the blender a little at a time until you reach your preferred consistency. If not using a high-speed blender, simply strain the sauce in a mesh strainer to get rid of the seeds/skin.

Step 8: In the pan, add the blended sauce and add cream. Stir well and cook for about 3 minutes. Next, add the grated cheese. To taste, season with salt and pepper.

Step 9: To the sauce, add the cooked pasta. Toss to coat and cook for a minute more.

Step 10: Before serving, garnish the dish with some fresh herbs, extra cheese, and pepper. Serve right away. Enjoy!

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