Penne with Vodka and Spicy Tomato-Cream Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 429.1
  • Total Fat: 10.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 14.9 mg
  • Sodium: 473.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 65.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 10.7 g

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Introduction

Classic Penne pasta with Vodka cream sauce (with half and half substituted for heavy cream and 2 Tbsp. olive oil instead of 1/4 cup olive oil as original recipe calls for) Classic Penne pasta with Vodka cream sauce (with half and half substituted for heavy cream and 2 Tbsp. olive oil instead of 1/4 cup olive oil as original recipe calls for)
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp Olive oil
    3 garlic cloves minced
    1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
    sea salt
    One 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
    1 lb penne pasta
    2 Tbsp vodka
    1 cup half and half
    1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley.

Directions

In large unheated skillet, combine the oil, garlic, pepper and a pinch of salt. cook until garlic is golden 2 minutes or so. Add crushed tomatoes, stir to blend and simmer about 15 minutes until thickened.

Meanwhile, cook pasta and drain.

Add the drained pasta to the tomato sauce. Toss. Add the vodka, toss again, add the half and half and toss. Cover turn off the heat and let rest for 1 minute to allow the pasta to absorb the sauce. Add the parsley and toss again. Transfer to 6 warmed shallow soup bowls and serve immediately.

Six servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JLHORLANDO.