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Penne a la Vodka II

SUBMITTED BY: LIAROSE PHOTO BY: Mom of Two

"This is an easy recipe. The sauce can be made while you cook the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 132 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 pint heavy cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in olive oil until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up a bit with fork. Stir in basil, salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir cream into sauce and cook 10 minutes more. Toss with hot pasta.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by julie a
This is amazing if you mix it together with the penne and let it all cook together at the end... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2005 by kadwell
I made this for dinner last night - my husband called it "restaurant quality". With the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by lizard
Absolutely amazing. I varied the recipe just a bit by using crushed, not whole, tomatoes, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by KEVINdaCOOK
Follow this recipe exactly except: Add 1/2 tsp of Red Pepper Flakes to make it slightly spicy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by JAYMEETEE
I have tried countless recipes for vodka sauce. I've also ordered it at restaurants several... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by MISSKAVYA
Wow!! Now I know what to cook for my boyfriend when he comes into town next weekend. I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by WORKINGGIRL61
Excellent! I can't recommend this recipe enough. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2003 by TRUCKERDOO
This was simple, elegant and delicious! I even got away with using half-and-half and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2006 by LaurenB
I've made several a la vodka sauces before, however most used tomato puree or just canned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by SLOTHANIE
Absolutely awesome!! It's like a dish you'd get in a very nice (expensive!) restaurant. For... MORE