Penne with vodka sauce
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Kosher salt16 oz penne1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 shallots, minced1 clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/2 cup vodka2/3 cup half and half1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for toppingHandful of fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for topping
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta. Empty the tomatoes into a bowl and crush with your hands.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in the vodka, tomatoes and salt to taste. Return the skillet to medium heat and simmer, stirring often, until the alcohol cooks off, about 7 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parmesan and basil.
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt. Serve topped with more parmesan and basil.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOONTOES1.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in the vodka, tomatoes and salt to taste. Return the skillet to medium heat and simmer, stirring often, until the alcohol cooks off, about 7 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parmesan and basil.
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt. Serve topped with more parmesan and basil.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOONTOES1.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 353.9
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Cholesterol: 12.3 mg
- Sodium: 336.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 11.2 g
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