How To Make Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is softened and translucent.
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Add the red pepper flakes and stir for a minute to release their flavor.
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Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until it has reduced slightly.
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Add the crushed tomatoes and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Stir in the heavy cream and heat through.
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Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
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Serve the Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 472kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 48mg
- Sodium : 347mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 65g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 11g
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