you won't be single long penne ala vodka

26 Pinches
Upper Arlington, OH
Updated on Apr 11, 2014

Gave this to my son to make for his girl friend

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1 can 14 oz tomato puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream(you can use half and half)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan

How To Make you won't be single long penne ala vodka

  • Step 1
    Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Step 2
    Saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until soft. Pour in the vodka, being careful if your stove has an open flame (remove the pan from the heat before adding). Cook and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the tomato puree. Stir the mixture until it's thoroughly combined, then reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then turn heat to the lowest simmer possible. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and add salt and pepper to taste. Finally, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine. Sprinkle on the Parmesan, then sprinkle on more red pepper flakes if desired

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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