Praise Cheezus! Behold the grilled cheese of your dreams. Classic penne alla vodka, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil make for a magic mouthful of cheesy goodness. Don’t forget to reserve some of the vodka sauce for dipping.

Quick Info

⏱️ 41 min • 🍽️ 2 servings • ⭐ 69%

Nutrition

1172 cal • 46g protein • 42g carbs • 91g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Vegetarian] • [Desserts] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein]

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1 cup dried penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup white onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ⅛–¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• ⅓ cup tomato sauce
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 10-inch wide slices of sourdough or Italian-style bread
• 4–8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 10 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions Preview

1. Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to…
2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive …
3. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. …

…and 6 more steps

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