Penne

There are many different ways to cook penne, but the most popular way is to bake it. Penne is a type of pasta that is made from durum wheat. It is a tube shaped pasta that is cut into short pieces. The name comes from the Italian word for quill, which is penna. Penne is most commonly used in pasta salads and casseroles.

Penne recipes can be traced back to the 13th century. The first known recipe for penne was from a cookbook called Liber de Coquina. This cookbook was written in Italy and it contained recipes from all over Europe. The recipe for penne was very simple and it called for the pasta to be boiled and then served with a sauce made from butter, cheese, and eggs.

In the 14th century, another cookbook was published that contained a recipe for penne. This cookbook was called the Viandier and it was written by a French chef named Taillevent. The recipe in this cookbook was very similar to the one in the Liber de Coquina. The only difference was that the Viandier called for the pasta to be baked instead of boiled.

Advice

alla vodka

When making penne alla vodka, it's important to use quality ingredients for the best taste. Start by using a good quality vodka, and make sure to use a sauce that contains cream, tomato, and garlic. The vodka should be added to the sauce at the end of the cooking process, as the alcohol will evaporate if added too soon. To ensure the dish is creamy and not too watery, use a low-heat setting on the stove. Finally, top the dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the perfect finish.

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Recipes

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Penne al baffo

  • mezze penne rigate
  • olio extravergine 'oliva
  • panna fresca liquida
  • passata di pomodoro
  • pepe nero
  • prezzemolo
  • prosciutto cotto fette
  • sale fino
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Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

  • salt
  • penne pasta
  • parmesan cheese
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • parsley flake
  • garlic
  • chicken broth orcup beef broth
  • milk
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Cheesy Penne

  • black peppercorn
  • salt
  • milk
  • dijon mustard
  • heavy cream
  • penne pasta
  • english white cheddar
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Caramelized Onion Penne

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • anchovy paste
  • bay leaf
  • cream
  • parmesan cheese
  • wheat penne pasta
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • onion
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Penne alla Vodka Recipe

  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • short tubular pasta
  • onion
  • vodka
  • tomato
  • red pepper flake
  • parmesan cheese
  • butter
  • garlic
  • tube concentrated tomato paste
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Baked Penne with Squash and Goat Cheese

  • broccoli rabe
  • penne rigate pasta
  • delicata squash
  • mozzarella cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • panko breadcrumb
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • shallot
  • milk
  • butter
  • goat cheese
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Cheesy Spinach Baked Penne

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • nonstick spray
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • block spinach
  • fennel seed
  • calcium enriched penne
  • parmesan cheese
  • cottage cheese
  • tomato
  • garlic
  • block mozzarella
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Baked Penne with Fennel

  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • fennel
  • onion
  • basil
  • heavy cream
  • pancetta
  • penne pasta
  • plum tomato
  • fontina cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • olive oil
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Penne Alla Vodka

  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • vodka
  • penne pasta
  • plum tomato
  • parmesan cheese
  • red pepper flake
  • butter
  • garlic
  • basil
  • basil
  • salt
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Creamy Chicken Pesto Penne with Broccoli

  • penne pasta noodle
  • butter
  • bell pepper
  • basil pesto
  • broccoli
  • olive oil
  • almond breeze almondmilk cashewmilk original
  • garlic
  • all purpose flour
  • basil
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
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Lighter Penne alla Vodka

  • vodka
  • penne pasta
  • onion
  • tomato
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • original almondmilk cashewmilk
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • parsley
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Mezze Penne With Olive Sauce

  • red chili pepper
  • marjoram
  • salt
  • thyme
  • spring onion
  • mezze penne pasta
  • black olife
  • olive oil
  • grana padano cheese
  • green olife
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Mezze Penne With Tuna

  • parsley
  • pepper
  • salt
  • saltpacked caper
  • olive oil
  • mezze penne
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
  • oil tuna
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Baked Penne with Sausage, Tomato and Cauliflower

  • parsley
  • pepper
  • saffron thread
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • italian sweet sausage
  • penne rigate
  • olive oil
  • bay leaf
  • cauliflower
  • cinnamon
  • onion
  • white wine
  • parmesan cheese
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • chicken stock
  • san marzano tomato
  • garlic
  • provolone cheese
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Antipasti Penne

  • olive oil
  • mozzarella cheese
  • penne pasta
  • artichoke heart
  • tomato
  • soppressata
  • basil
  • stuffed spanish queen olife
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"Greek Salad" Penne

  • pepper
  • salt
  • oregano
  • yellow bell pepper
  • chickpea
  • kalamata olife
  • penne pasta
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • feta
  • garlic
  • arugula
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Penne alla Vodka

  • heavy cream
  • penne pasta
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • tomato
  • tomato sauce
  • vodka
  • garlic
  • basil
  • parmesan cheese
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
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Cheesy Penne

  • salt
  • tomato
  • onion
  • penne pasta
  • marjoram
  • thyme
  • butter
  • tomato
  • cornstarch
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • cream cheese
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Baked Penne Alla Vodka

  • red chili flake
  • tomato
  • tomato
  • mozzarella cheese
  • parsley
  • water
  • italian sausage
  • penne pasta
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • onion
  • vodka
  • pancetta
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • italian kale
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Penne alla Vodka

  • vodka
  • heavy cream
  • penne pasta
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese
  • plum tomato
  • onion
  • red pepper
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Penne with Cabbage and Sausage

  • pecorino romano cheese
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • italian sausage
  • penne pasta
  • savoy cabbage
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  • garlic
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Pumpkin Penne with Cream Sauce

  • chicken broth
  • half
  • pumpkin
  • butter
  • garlic
  • sage
  • pea
  • salt
  • nutmeg
  • pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • links fully apple chicken sausage
  • penne pasta

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
penne pasta
garlic
parmesan cheese
onion
tomato
basil
butter
black pepper
red pepper flake
heavy cream
parsley
vodka
pepper
mozzarella cheese
milk
shallot
all purpose flour
oregano
rosemary
pea
san marzano tomato
thyme
cherry tomato
marjoram
penne rigate
pancetta
grana padano cheese
carrot
pecorino romano cheese
asparagus
tarragon
spring onion
chickpea
tomato paste
plum tomato
red chili pepper
bell pepper
nutmeg
lemon
italian sausage
lemon juice
pecorino cheese
jalapeño
black olife
chicken stock
italian sweet sausage
ground beef
red chili flake
chive
goat cheese
fennel seed
basil pesto
spinach
ricotta cheese
bay leaf
pine nut
water
white wine
cauliflower
italian parsley
chicken breast
mezze penne
artichoke heart
arugula
penne lisce
barilla penne
butternut squash
sage
chicken broth
caper
prosciutto
cornstarch
zucchini
oil anchovy
brussels sprout
mezze penne rigate
olio extravergine 'oliva
panna fresca liquida
passata di pomodoro
pepe nero
prezzemolo
prosciutto cotto fette
sale fino
parsley flake
chicken broth orcup beef broth
farro penne
chanterelle
oil tomato
black peppercorn
dijon mustard
english white cheddar
egg
pea shoot
radicchio
mustard seed
onion powder
smoked paprika
burrata cheese
mushroom
porcini mushroom
red wine
gluten penne
anchovy paste
cream
wheat penne pasta
marinated artichokes heart
mascarpone cheese
brie
lemon zest juice
short tubular pasta
tube concentrated tomato paste
broccoli rabe
penne rigate pasta
delicata squash
panko breadcrumb
nonstick spray
block spinach
calcium enriched penne
cottage cheese
block mozzarella
celery
chili flake
sourdough bread
deli pancetta
fennel
fontina cheese
tomato passata
gin
penne pasta noodle
broccoli
almond breeze almondmilk cashewmilk original
original almondmilk cashewmilk
parmesan rind
mezze penne pasta
green olife
white vinegar
steak seasoning
pesto
green bean
mayonaisse
lawry salt
saltpacked caper
oil tuna
saffron thread
cinnamon
provolone cheese
soppressata
stuffed spanish queen olife
yellow bell pepper
kalamata olife
feta
turkey
balsamic vinegar
reconstituted tomato
tomato sauce
romano cheese
walnut
thickly leek
artichoke
mustard
anchovy
greek yogurt
cream cheese
much red pepper as you dare
italian kale
pumpkin seed
gorgonzola
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nulloz penne
nulloz pumpkin
null salt
emmental
black truffle
cardoon
red pepper
savoy cabbage
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juice
kale
salt caper
red bell pepper lobe
taggiasca olife
almond
saffron
vegetable broth
gilthead bream
half
pumpkin
links fully apple chicken sausage
chervil
spelt penne

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • parmesan cheese

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 58%
  • olive oil 49%

Common Ingredients

  • penne pasta 34%
  • garlic 30%
  • parmesan cheese 28%

Usual Ingredients

  • parsley 15%
  • basil 13%
  • black pepper 13%
  • butter 13%
  • pepper 13%
  • tomato 13%
  • onion 11%
  • mozzarella cheese 9%
  • red pepper flake 9%