Penne with Vodka

Penne with Vodka photo
prep time:
20 minutes
total time:
45 minutes
Makes 4-6 servings
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ingredients

  • 1 lb uncooked penne or ziti pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter or margarine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1 (14 1/2oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Cracked black pepper to taste

directions

  • 1

    Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  • 2

    Melt butter with oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and sauté 5 minutes.

  • 3

    Add red pepper. Remove from heat; stir in vodka.

  • 4

    Return to heat; simmer 5 minutes.

  • 5

    Stir in tomatoes, parsley, and basil; simmer 5 minutes.

  • 6

    Stir in cream and salt; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

  • 7

    Stir in pasta; cook 2 more minutes.

  • 8

    Sprinkle with cheese and pepper, and toss.

  • 9

    Serve immediately.

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