Tomato Roasted Penne alla Vodka

1h 5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Core and quarter the plum tomatoes.
  2. 2Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  3. 3Spread the quartered tomatoes on the parchment-lined sheet pan.
  4. 4Drizzle avocado oil over the tomatoes.
  5. 5Season with kosher salt.
  6. 6Season with pepper.
  7. 7Roast the tomatoes in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (convection setting) until lightly caramelized, for 35 minutes.
  8. 8Dice one medium onion.
  9. 9Heat a quarter cup of olive oil in a pan.
  10. 10Add the diced onion to the hot olive oil.
  11. 11Add half a teaspoon of dried oregano.
  12. 12Season with kosher salt.
  13. 13Season with pepper.
  14. 14Add the chilies and garlic.
  15. 15Sauté for 30 seconds.
  16. 16Add a quarter cup of tomato paste.
  17. 17Sauté until caramelized.
  18. 18Add one cup of vodka.
  19. 19Add the roasted tomatoes.
  20. 20Bring to a gentle bubble.
  21. 21Reduce to simmer.
  22. 22Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  23. 23Pour the sauce into a food processor.
  24. 24Purée until smooth.
  25. 25Boil 1 and a quarter pounds of penne pasta.
  26. 26Strain the penne, reserving some pasta water.
  27. 27Return the penne to the pot.
  28. 28Add the puréed sauce to the penne.
  29. 29Add half a cup of heavy cream.
  30. 30Thin the sauce by adding pasta water a little at a time.
  31. 31Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  32. 32Add half a cup of grated Parmesan Reggiano.
  33. 33Garnish with fresh oregano.
  34. 34Drizzle with good extra virgin olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds plum tomatoes
  • avocado oil
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • chilies
  • garlic
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1.25 pounds penne
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano
  • fresh oregano
  • extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

sheet panparchment paperovencutting boardknifepanspatulafood processorpotcolanderladlebowl