Delicious Penne Vodka with Fresh Mushrooms Mozzarella Olives
Indulge in the rich, creamy decadence of this *Delicious Penne Vodka with Fresh Mushrooms, Mozzarella, and Olives*! This Italian-inspired dish combines tender penne pasta with a luscious vodka-infused tomato cream sauce that's perfectly seasoned with garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Earthy button mushrooms, briny black olives, and melty cubes of fresh mozzarella add irresistible flavor and texture, while a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh basil leaves provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy, restaurant-quality pasta recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it with a crisp side salad and garlic bread for an unforgettable meal! Perfect for those searching for creamy vodka pasta recipes, mushroom pasta dishes, or mozzarella pasta ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 250 grams button mushrooms, sliced
- 100 milliliters vodka
- 400 grams crushed tomatoes
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 75 grams black olives, sliced
- 150 grams fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 120 milliliters pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 milliliters of the pasta cooking water before draining and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in the sliced button mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and start to brown.
Carefully pour the vodka into the skillet and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol, stirring occasionally.
Add the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, granulated sugar, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir to combine and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently over low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir the reserved pasta cooking water into the sauce to thin it slightly, then add the cooked penne pasta, sliced black olives, and cubed fresh mozzarella. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the sauce and the mozzarella starts to melt.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1142 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 649 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
