Nick And Toni's Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a large oven proof saute pan over medium heat, add the onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the red pepper flakes and dried oregano and cook for 1 minute more. Add the vodka and continue cooking until the mixture is reduced by half.

  3. Meanwhile, drain the tomatoes through a sieve and crush them into the pan with your hands. Add 2 teaspoons salt and a pinch of black pepper. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and place it in the oven for 1 ½ hours. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta al dente. Drain and set aside.

  5. Place the tomato mixture in a blender and puree in batches until the sauce is a smooth consistency. Return to the pan.

  6. Reheat the sauce, add 2 tablespoons fresh oregano and enough heavy cream to make the sauce a creamy consistency. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and simmer for 10 minutes. Toss the pasta into the sauce and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in ½ cup Parmesan. Serve with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh oregano on each plate.

Course🍽️Main Course

DietsPescaterian🥜Nut-free...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍽️Dinner Party📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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