Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
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Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

By: Star Pooley  
"A nice change form your typical tomato sauce! If your worried about the alcohol, don't be! It cooks off and can not be tasted! It simply helps to enhance the flavors."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vodka
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage

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 large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
  3. Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 435 | Total Fat: 18.4g | Cholesterol: 29mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2003 by JDOWNING 
I think a good start to any a la vodka sauce is the pancetta. I started this recipe by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by VBHOKIE 
This recipe is top-notch and would rival any Penne a la Vodka that you'd order in an Italian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MOLSON7 
This was good although I have had better sauces but I must say I liked the addition of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2006 by albertlea 
I changed this recipe. 3 tablespoons of white wine instead of vodka, added spinach, tomato... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by LISAKP71 
All the signs of greatness: Tastes really good, is fast and easy, and also pretty darn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by Jeff 
I frequently do a sausage pasta with a fresh sauce but never occurred to me to do a vodka... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2007 by Mandy Sue 
My family loved this. I thought it was very similar to Bowties w/Sausage, Tomatoes & Cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2003 by CLARKSARK 
This was wonderful and so quick and easy!! I did drain the sausage and also added the cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by LADYJAYPEE 
In spite of the good reviews this recipe gets, neither DH nor I was a big fan. Maybe we just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by NJSS2000 
Very Good! I also reduced the oil and salt and just noticed that another person did the same... MORE

 
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