christy's penne/italian sausage in vodka blush
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!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- VODKA BLUSH SAUCE
- 26 ounces spaghetti sauce (your favorite)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1 - shot of vodka
- - salt & pepper (to taste)
- MEAT MIXTURE
- 1 package smoked sausage (i use eckrich)
- 1 tablespoon real butter (salted)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- PASTA
- 1 pound penne rigate pasta
- TOPPING(S)
- - parmesan cheese
- - finely shredded mozzarella cheese
How To Make christy's penne/italian sausage in vodka blush
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Step 1Boil pasta according to package directions and drain.
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Step 2Combine all sauce ingredients and simmer on medium heat - stirring often so cream cheese melts completely.
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Step 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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Step 4Combime pasta/blush sauce/smoked sausage together - stirring thoroughly -- the pasta will fill with the sauce.
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Step 5After plating, sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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