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amother

OP ↓

Sat, Dec 28 2024, 6:51 pm

Last minute my SIL has fever and can't do it. I need to make penne vodka for 30 people. There will be bagels, spreads, salads, and a soup as well.

1) how many boxes of pasta to make?
2) I need a cheat recipe. I cannot go to the store. I have 2 or 3 jars of vodka sauce and a quart of cream in my house. I don't have any Parmesan. Can you ladies help me with a recipe and amounts that I'll need?

Thanks so much!

amother

Steelblue

Sat, Dec 28 2024, 6:53 pm

Maybe make 3 boxes?

For a cheat recipe you can also just heat up oil and sauté garlic (frozen is easier if you can) for a little. Then add tomato sauce and heavy cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. You can skip the vodka and Parmesan. If you want to thicken it a little you can add a little flour and whisk. Super easy and yummy!

amother

Zinnia

Sat, Dec 28 2024, 6:59 pm

My cheat recipe - 1 quart heavy cream with 2 jars vodka marinara sauce, heat together and pour over cooked penne noodles. I make this all the time and everyone likes it!

amother

Goldenrod

Sat, Dec 28 2024, 7:03 pm

3 jars vodka sauce, 3 cups heavy cream cook together for a few min
Cook 3 packs penne
Add everything together, heaven!! And enough for 30 people

amother

Cerulean

Sat, Dec 28 2024, 7:11 pm

My cheat recipe
1 pkg pasta
1 vodka sauce
1 cream cheese
Drain pasta, mix in cream cheese to Still hot pasta, add vodka sauce.

chocolatine

Sun, Dec 29 2024, 11:18 am

My first time making this also. Do I also have to add cheese if I follow these recipes?

amother

Tanzanite

Sun, Dec 29 2024, 11:30 am

I would say you need 5-6 boxes. I make 1 box for 4 people. Three boxes is very little for such a big group even with extra food.

ra_mom

Sun, Dec 29 2024, 11:40 am

Heat the 3 jars vodka marinara sauce and 6 cups heavy cream until it bubbles gently. Add 3 cooked drained (16 oz) packages of penne pasta. Mix together and keep simmering until sauce starts to stick to the pasta but is still very saucy, about 2 min. Season with just a drop of garlic and salt while you taste.

Since you only have 4 cups heavy cream, just use that. If you feel it needs to be more creamy, just add a bit of milk.

A freilichen chanukah!

amother

↑ OP

Sun, Dec 29 2024, 2:59 pm

Thanks everyone! I did a mix of all your ideas and it was fabulous!

I made 4 boxes (had one leftover).
3 jars gefen vodka sauce
1 quart cream
1 cream cheese
4 garlic cubes.

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