Penne with Basil and Vodka Sauce
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan in a slow stream1 tablespoon butter2 cloves garlic, minced2 shallots, minced1 cup vodka1 cup chicken stock1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces)Coarse salt and pepper16 ounces pasta, such as penne rigate1/2 cup heavy cream20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Add oil, butter, garlic, and shallots. Gently saute shallots for 3 to 5 minutes to develop their sweetness. Add vodka to the pan, 3 turns around the pan in a steady stream will equal about 1 cup. Reduce vodka by half, this will take 2 or 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes. Bring sauce to a bubble and reduce heat to simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
While sauce simmers, cook pasta in salted boiling water until cooked to al dente (with a bite to it). While pasta cooks, prepare your salad or other side dishes.
Stir cream into sauce. When sauce returns to a bubble, remove it from heat. Drain pasta. Toss hot pasta with sauce and basil leaves.
Makes four generous servings!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CATETHEGREAT.
While sauce simmers, cook pasta in salted boiling water until cooked to al dente (with a bite to it). While pasta cooks, prepare your salad or other side dishes.
Stir cream into sauce. When sauce returns to a bubble, remove it from heat. Drain pasta. Toss hot pasta with sauce and basil leaves.
Makes four generous servings!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CATETHEGREAT.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 535.1
- Total Fat: 20.1 g
- Cholesterol: 87.9 mg
- Sodium: 122.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 50.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 10.2 g
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