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Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce

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"I made this recipe for my niece's baptism, it was a huge hit, no leftovers! Optional ingredients include, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced black olives and roasted red pepper strips. Also, you can substitute the cheese of your choice for the mozzarella."
Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 44 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 pint heavy cream

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese

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. In a large skillet, saute garlic in the butter. Add vodka and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Stir in heavy cream and heat thoroughly. Mix sauce into hot pasta.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2003 by Savery 
This was a super-easy and quick recipe - perfect for a weeknight. It would make a wonderful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by LAURAHALL 
The sauce was wonderful... reminds me of the Penne Vodka I used to order at my favorite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by D.L. Mowery 
This is a wonderful recipe! I usually cook the tomatoes down a lot longer to cut the acid. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by Lynnie 
This was deliciously amazing- like eating in a fancy restaurant! I sauteed three cloves of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2005 by KEFALONITISA82 
it was great! i played around with the sauce since i didnt have the second can of tomatoes and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2007 by JMAK001 
I thought that this recipe, while quick and easy, made far too much sauce and the taste of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by Spicy Mama 
This is everything you want in a dinner recipe -- it is great for all the palates in my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by LYNN39SCAF 
I added a lot. I put in oregano, garlic, basil,red pepper flakes, and lots more cheese (even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2003 by NINJANINA 
Prepared this wonderful dish last night for my boyfriend and he said it was one of the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2006 by Cindy 
This sauce is absolutely excellent!!! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 7

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 728

  • Total Fat: 38.1g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg
  • Sodium: 484mg
  • Total Carbs: 65.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.4g
  • Protein: 17.6g

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