Joan’s Country Kitchen

This recipe for Penne ala Vodka is a specialty of my daughter’s. Her husband’s Italian family passed the recipe on to her and we all continue to enjoy it. It’s so good it’s worth the calorie splurge!

Ingredients:

4 tbls extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
3/4 cup vodka
salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
1 tbls chopped basil
1 tbls chopped parsley
2 tbls butter
2 lb 3 oz crushed tomatoes

Directions for Penne ala Vodka:

Mince garlic and onion

Heat olive oil in deep skillet until hot.

Add garlic and onion to skillet, stirring continuously until golden (approx 7 min)

Add vodka and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, heavy cream, and salt, pepper, red pepper to taste.

Simmer 25 minutes (stirring frequently)

Add basil, parsley and butter, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Cook Penne Pasta according to box directions.

Combine pasta with sauce and serve with a green salad and garlic bread.