LJ's Easy Penne with Vodka Sauce Recipe
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LJ's Easy Penne with Vodka Sauce

By: LJ Marinello  
"This is the best (and easiest) vodka sauce recipe I've found. I've given it out at least twenty times, and everyone raves about it!"

Rating: This weblink has been rated 13 times with an average star rating of 4.6 Read Reviews (11)

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What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs 20 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound penne pasta

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for an additional minute.
  2. Stir the vodka, crushed tomatoes and light cream into the onion mixture, turn heat to high, and bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low, stir in the Romano cheese and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Season finished sauce with salt and pepper.
  3. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer pasta to a large bowl and pour vodka sauce over, tossing to coat pasta with the sauce to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 813 | Total Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 55mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by Linda 
This was absolutely wonderful. We had invited some friends over and I was looking for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Wow! This was very good. I sauteed the garlic along with the onion then added the crushed red... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2009 by PamMar 
This was a great vegetarian entrée. The red pepper flakes really made this dish work for me. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by Lisa from New York 
If you are reading this review you should know there is no reason to try any other recipe. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Cyn D. 
very tasty and super easy but the hubby and i couldn't help feeling something was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by Fit&Healthy Mom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Very good and simple recipe. I used half and half instead of cream to cut on fat. Served over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by MTRENT 
This is delicious and easy. I added some basil and about 1 tsp. sugar. The whole family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Dave S. 
I actually did add about 2 TBLS of chopped fresh basil and 1 tablespoon of sugar to cut the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by Goddess Diane of the Kitchen 
This was easy and excellent. I didn't have 2 hours for it to simmer and it was delicious after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2009 by KateY 
This recipe was so easy to make. I used parmesam cheese instead of romano and it still turned... MORE

 
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