Tomato Roasted Penne alla Vodka

65 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Core and quarter the plum tomatoes.
  2. 2Core and quarter the plum tomatoes.
  3. 3Core and quarter the plum tomatoes.
  4. 4Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  5. 5Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  6. 6Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  7. 7Spread the quartered tomatoes on the parchment-lined sheet pan.
  8. 8Spread the quartered tomatoes on the parchment-lined sheet pan.
  9. 9Spread the quartered tomatoes on the parchment-lined sheet pan.
  10. 10Drizzle avocado oil over the tomatoes.
  11. 11Drizzle avocado oil over the tomatoes.
  12. 12Drizzle avocado oil over the tomatoes.
  13. 13Season with kosher salt.
  14. 14Season with kosher salt.
  15. 15Season with kosher salt.
  16. 16Season with pepper.
  17. 17Season with pepper.
  18. 18Season with pepper.
  19. 19Roast the tomatoes in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (convection setting) until lightly caramelized, for 35 minutes.
  20. 20Roast the tomatoes in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (convection setting) until lightly caramelized, for 35 minutes.
  21. 21Roast the tomatoes in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (convection setting) until lightly caramelized, for 35 minutes.
  22. 22Dice one medium onion.
  23. 23Dice one medium onion.
  24. 24Dice one medium onion.
  25. 25Heat a quarter cup of olive oil in a pan.
  26. 26Heat a quarter cup of olive oil in a pan.
  27. 27Heat a quarter cup of olive oil in a pan.
  28. 28Add the diced onion to the hot olive oil.
  29. 29Add the diced onion to the hot olive oil.
  30. 30Add the diced onion to the hot olive oil.
  31. 31Add half a teaspoon of dried oregano.
  32. 32Add half a teaspoon of dried oregano.
  33. 33Add half a teaspoon of dried oregano.
  34. 34Season with kosher salt.
  35. 35Season with kosher salt.
  36. 36Season with kosher salt.
  37. 37Season with pepper.
  38. 38Season with pepper.
  39. 39Season with pepper.
  40. 40Add the chilies and garlic.
  41. 41Add the chilies and garlic.
  42. 42Add the chilies and garlic.
  43. 43Sauté for 30 seconds.
  44. 44Sauté for 30 seconds.
  45. 45Sauté for 30 seconds.
  46. 46Add a quarter cup of tomato paste.
  47. 47Add a quarter cup of tomato paste.
  48. 48Add a quarter cup of tomato paste.
  49. 49Sauté until caramelized.
  50. 50Sauté until caramelized.
  51. 51Sauté until caramelized.
  52. 52Add one cup of vodka.
  53. 53Add one cup of vodka.
  54. 54Add one cup of vodka.
  55. 55Add the roasted tomatoes.
  56. 56Add the roasted tomatoes.
  57. 57Add the roasted tomatoes.
  58. 58Bring to a gentle bubble.
  59. 59Bring to a gentle bubble.
  60. 60Bring to a gentle bubble.
  61. 61Reduce to simmer.
  62. 62Reduce to simmer.
  63. 63Reduce to simmer.
  64. 64Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  65. 65Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  66. 66Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  67. 67Pour the sauce into a food processor.
  68. 68Pour the sauce into a food processor.
  69. 69Pour the sauce into a food processor.
  70. 70Purée until smooth.
  71. 71Purée until smooth.
  72. 72Purée until smooth.
  73. 73Boil 1 and a quarter pounds of penne pasta.
  74. 74Boil 1 and a quarter pounds of penne pasta.
  75. 75Boil 1 and a quarter pounds of penne pasta.
  76. 76Strain the penne, reserving some pasta water.
  77. 77Strain the penne, reserving some pasta water.
  78. 78Strain the penne, reserving some pasta water.
  79. 79Return the penne to the pot.
  80. 80Return the penne to the pot.
  81. 81Return the penne to the pot.
  82. 82Add the puréed sauce to the penne.
  83. 83Add the puréed sauce to the penne.
  84. 84Add the puréed sauce to the penne.
  85. 85Add half a cup of heavy cream.
  86. 86Add half a cup of heavy cream.
  87. 87Add half a cup of heavy cream.
  88. 88Thin the sauce by adding pasta water a little at a time.
  89. 89Thin the sauce by adding pasta water a little at a time.
  90. 90Thin the sauce by adding pasta water a little at a time.
  91. 91Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  92. 92Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  93. 93Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  94. 94Add half a cup of grated Parmesan Reggiano.
  95. 95Add half a cup of grated Parmesan Reggiano.
  96. 96Add half a cup of grated Parmesan Reggiano.
  97. 97Garnish with fresh oregano.
  98. 98Garnish with fresh oregano.
  99. 99Garnish with fresh oregano.
  100. 100Drizzle with good extra virgin olive oil.
  101. 101Drizzle with good extra virgin olive oil.
  102. 102Drizzle with good extra virgin olive oil.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

sheet panparchment paperovencutting boardknifepanspatulafood processorpotcolanderladlebowl