Penne with Soju Cream Sauce Recipe Video

A former ESL teacher from Chuncheon, South Korea, creates another East meets West pasta dish, this time drawing inspiration from Italy, Russia and Korea. This is a Koreafornian adaptation of Penne ala Vodka, replacing vodka with soju for a Korean kick.

Summary

Cooking Time15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings2
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Penne pasta1 Pound, cooked
 Butter1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Garlic3 Clove (15 gm), minced
 Shallots3 Medium, finely chopped
 Soju1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Tomato sauce/Tomato puree15 Ounce
 Hot paprika/Pepper powder2 Teaspoon
 Heavy cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Oregano/Basil1 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon (to taste)
 Pepper1 Teaspoon (to taste)
 Sesame seeds1 Tablespoon (for garnish)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 2646 Calories from Fat 1279

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 145 g223.4%

Saturated Fat 86.3 g431.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 406.3 mg135.4%

Sodium 1090.5 mg45.4%

Total Carbohydrates 257 g85.8%

Dietary Fiber 15.3 g61%

Sugars 75.8 g

Protein 38 g76.3%

Vitamin A 179.3% Vitamin C 64.5%

Calcium 28.5% Iron 54%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Heat butter in a sauce pan.
2. Once melted, add the onions and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Pour soju in it and allow the mixture to reduce by half for around 3 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes,herbs, paprika, salt and pepper.
5. Pour the heavy cream and let it cook so as to get everything incorporated.
6. Use the hand mixer to blend the sauce and make it smooth.
7. Put the sauce in a bowl and mix the cooked pasta in it.

SERVING
8. Serve the pasta in a bowl and top with the sesame seeds.
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