One Pot Penne alla Vodka

This One Pot Penne alla Vodka is a creamy, comforting pasta dish made with bold tomato flavor and a splash of vodka for extra depth. Everything comes together in a single pan—from the garlic-butter base to the creamy, cheesy finish. Made even more savory with chicken bone broth, this recipe is the perfect balance of rich, tangy, and smooth. Top with extra Parm and dig in to a restaurant-worthy meal in under 30 minutes.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 1,664 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - dry penne pasta
3 tablespoon - unsalted butter
1 tablespoon - olive oil
3 cloves - garlic
4 tablespoon - tomato paste
1 shot - vodka
1 ¼ cup - heavy cream
1 teaspoon - salt
½ teaspoon - black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ teaspoon - dried parsley
16 ounce - chicken bone broth
½ cup - tomato sauce
½ cup - Parmesan cheese
¼ cup - mozzarella cheese

Instructions

In a deep skillet or pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste and let it darken slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
Pour in the vodka and whisk to incorporate. Simmer until reduced, about 1–2 minutes.
Add 1 cup heavy cream and mix. Bring to a light simmer, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
Pour in chicken bone broth and bring to a boil. Add dry pasta and stir to coat completely. Add more broth or water if pasta isn’t fully covered.
Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked.
Stir in remaining 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Season again to taste.
Add Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and mix until melted and creamy.
Serve hot topped with extra Parmesan.