Penne a la Vodka
Recipes Italian Main Dish Pasta Quick and Easy Vegetarian
Description
Not dining in a restaurant doesn't mean you can't have a restaurant quality meal. Enjoy this delicious, vegetarian pasta in a creamy, rich sauce that's so easy, you can serve it on a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
16 oz. penne pasta
2 T. olive oil or butter
2 t. garlic
1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
28 oz. can Italian style or San Marzano whole tomatoes
1/4 c. vodka
1 c. heavy cream
3/4 c. grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
salt and pepper, to taste
2 T. freshly chopped parsley
Directions
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Cook pasta in well salted boiling water according to package directions; drain; set aside.
While pasta is cooking, make sauce. Melt butter (or use olive oil) in a large pot over medium heat; add garlic and red pepper flakes; saute for 30 seconds.
Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth; pour into the pot; add vodka; simmer sauce for 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Pour sauce over cooked pasta; toss to coat.
Serve, sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
6 servings.