Farfalle in Cream Sauce With Sun-dried Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Make an easy pasta dish by adding vodka, whipping cream, and garlic to jarred pasta sauce and sprinkling with basil and Parmesan cheese. Ingredients:
1 (16-oz.) package farfalle pasta |
1/4 cup butter |
2 garlic cloves, pressed |
2 shallots, minced |
1/2 cup vodka |
1 cup chicken broth |
1 cup ragu old world style traditional pasta sauce |
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes |
salt and pepper to taste |
1/2 cup whipping cream |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil |
freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, using 1 to 2 tsp. salt in water, if desired. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vodka. Return to heat; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in broth, pasta sauce, and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Bring sauce to a low boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 to 18 minutes. Stir in whipping cream, and cook 4 to 5 more minutes. Stir in hot cooked pasta.
4. Place pasta mixture in a large serving platter or bowl, and sprinkle with basil and, if desired, freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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