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Pasta Recipes - Penne ala Vodka

Mar-23-2009 By Joan

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!

Penne ala Vodka - a family favorite!

Penne ala Vodka - a family favorite!

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.