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How to Make Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a hearty and satisfying pasta dish that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce. This dish combines the warmth of vodka, the richness of cream, and the tanginess of tomatoes to create a mouthwatering sauce that pairs perfectly with al dente penne pasta.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this impressive dish in no time, making it perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinn...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons vodka
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to the skillet. Cook and stir until crumbly and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add cream and vodka; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta; toss for 1 minute. Stir in parsley; serve warm.

    • Nutrition

    435 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 544mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 427mg

    Categories

    Penne recipes
    Spicy recipes
    Vodka recipes