Penne a la Vodka
17 Aug 2013 Leave a comment
in Entrees, Pasta Tags: Olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pasta
1 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente and drained
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 to 1 whole brown onion, chopped fine
3 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup vodka
1 14oz can tomato puree, sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 generous pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper, to taste
grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Saute the garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan until soft. Pour the vodka into the pan, being careful if you have a gas stove! Cook and reduce for 3-5 minutes, then add the tomato puree, stirring until combined well. Reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes more, then add cream while stirring continually. Reduce heat to lowest setting and sprinkle in red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Finally, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and stir well. Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and, using tongs, toss to coat. Plate and serve with Parmesan cheese.
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