Penne With Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Hearty Italian sausage sauteed with garlic and red pepper flakes are simmered with tomatoes and cooked with vodka and cream to make a rich, spicy sauce. Toss with penne and fresh parsley to serve. Ingredients:
1 lb uncooked penne pasta |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste) |
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons vodka |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
1/2-1 lb sweet italian sausage |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente, drain.
2. In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Add sausage, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
3. Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve,.
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