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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Chloe Mac Donnell

Disco hit: Penne alla vodka, popular in New York 80s clubs, is now a menu staple

Close up of a plate of pasta alla vodka with parmesan and herbs
Penne alla vodka ‘hits lots of comforting notes’. Photograph: Alleko/Getty/iStockphoto

Despite most traditional Italians considering it sacrilegious, penne alla vodka is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand Italian dishes.

Previously popular in suburban Italo-American restaurants during the 80s, the dish is now enjoying a widespread resurgence that is being driven by several factors including nostalgia and social media.

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