Name: One-Pan Baked Penne alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups marinara sauce, jarred or homemade; 1/3 cup vodka; 2 cups water; 3/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano; 1 pound penne pasta; 2 cups baby spinach; Salt, to taste; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley, optional

One-Pan Baked Penne alla Vodka

A tray of luscious pink pasta ready in under an hour with easy prep, minimal clean up, and no boiling necessary. One-pan baked penne alla vodka is a weeknight dinner dream.

1 hr total 10 min prep 50 min cook 6 256 cal

Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2 In a 9x13 baking pan, add the marinara, vodka, water, heavy cream, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Whisk to combine.
3 Gently pour the penne in the pan (to avoid splatters) and mix until the pasta is coated in liquid. Use a spatula to smooth out the top so the pasta is largely submerged. Place the spinach in an even layer on top.
4 Cover the pan with tin foil and bake for 40 minutes.
5 Remove the pan from the oven and uncover. Gently stir the spinach into the pasta. Cool a piece of pasta and taste, adding salt as needed. Stir and smooth it out again, keeping the pasta coated in sauce. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
6 Cook for 10 more minutes, uncovered. The cheese will melt and the sauce will thicken. Top with fresh basil or parsley and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 6 days. Reheat covered with tinfoil in a 350°F oven, in a small saucepan, or in the microwave. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a review below!