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Penne Russo a la Vodka

SUBMITTED BY: MARIANNER PHOTO BY: CBELLIN

"A super quick and tantalizing tomato based recipe that knocks the socks off your friends at a dinner party."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 101 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/8 pound prosciutto, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Saute garlic, prosciutto and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in vodka and cream. Simmer 15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil. Toss with pasta until evenly coated.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2005 by JuiceMom
The whole family gobbled this up! I doubled the prosciutto (wanted to use it up), and omitted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by LYNN1490
I really liked this recipe, although I modified it using what I had in the house. I left out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2004 by JACKIE2830
THIS WAS VERY GOOD----A KEEPER. I HAVE MADE TOMATO/VODKA SAUCE BEFORE, BUT THIS IS THE BEST. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by PavioniD
This is a very good base. My changes are; 2 slices off the end of a 1 lb. of bacon, omit the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by chrissrock
This is better than restaurant quality. Highly recommended recipie. Everyone who tries it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2003 by MAXIE33
Another winner from Marianne (try her Tropical Salad too, folks). Thank you Marianne! My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by SSTRANGE
This recipe was excellent. It tasted like something you order from a restaurant. Adding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2004 by MATURTLE
Great "company" meal! Easy to make but tastes like you slaved all day. I may replace the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2003 by ANNESCHEER
Incredible flavor and very easy to make, perfect for a crowd. Everyone loved it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by w
I can see myself making this dish on a regular basis; it so easy and the ingredients so... MORE