christy's penne/italian sausage in vodka blush
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I created this recipe for my daughter. She loves Blush sauce as opposed to a straight marinara or straight cream sauce. I serve this with a salad and ciabatta rolls. Enjoy!
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(1 rating)
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
Ingredients For christy's penne/italian sausage in vodka blush
- VODKA BLUSH SAUCE
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26 ozspaghetti sauce (your favorite)
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8 ozcream cheese
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1/2 chalf & half
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1shot of vodka
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salt & pepper (to taste)
- MEAT MIXTURE
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1 pkgsmoked sausage (i use eckrich)
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1 Tbspreal butter (salted)
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1 Tbspminced garlic
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1 tspkosher salt
- PASTA
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1 lbpenne rigate pasta
- TOPPING(S)
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parmesan cheese
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finely shredded mozzarella cheese
How To Make christy's penne/italian sausage in vodka blush
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1Boil pasta according to package directions and drain.
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2Combine all sauce ingredients and simmer on medium heat - stirring often so cream cheese melts completely.
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3Slice smoked sausage into thick "quarterlike" slices and sautee in butter/garlic on medium heat until they start to brown slightly.
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4Combime pasta/blush sauce/smoked sausage together - stirring thoroughly -- the pasta will fill with the sauce.
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5After plating, sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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