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Penne in Vodka Cream

SUBMITTED BY: Dawn PHOTO BY: DART1121

"Penne or rigatoni served in a vodka cream sauce. So easy and when you make it, everyone is so impressed! The sauce can made a day in advance, which really brings out all the flavors."
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup vodka
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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 and reserve.
  2. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium low heat; add vodka, red pepper flakes and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Blend in tomato sauce, tomato paste and cream; increase heat to bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Reduce heat to very low and stir in cheese; add cooked pasta and more cheese, if desired. Serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by NURSEPIE
Fantastic! I used ground red pepper instead of the flakes. I also accidentally doubled the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2005 by CYNDO
Very yummy and easy to boot. I like that it's quick and also made with ingredients I usually... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2004 by NATHAN SIMMONS
Great! But I had to leave out the crushed red pepper in my next batch for the pennevodkophiles. MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2003 by Christine
WOW..Thats the 1st word that popped into my head once I made & tried this recipe. Put it this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2002 by KELLY CASTELONIA
This was delicious!! Everyone loved it and I can't thank you enough for sharing such a great... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Jeankat
I'm sorry but this was not very good at all. The taste of vodka was too overwhelming. We had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2007 by SUPERWONDERGRRL
this is my favorite recipe EVER. Comes out perfect every time! MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by Jean P.
This was awesome!!! I also added a clove of garlic and prachutto (spelling?). GREAT RECIPE MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2006 by DART1121
Very good. DH and I thought this was a nice change from the regular marinara sauce (even if... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2005 by DSILVA51
Hi this is Dawn, if your meal tasted too much like vodka, chances are you did not simmer it... MORE