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Italian Penne with CreamyTomato Vodka Sauce

Here's how you make Italian Penne with CreamyTomato Vodka Sauce
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound uncooked penne or cappellini pasta
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup vodka
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained & pureed
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and ground pepper, to you liking
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat Add in onion; saute for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Ad in garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add in vodka and dried hot pepper flakes; simmer for 2 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes and cream and simmer for 35-45 minutee over low heat. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.

  • Step 2: Towards the end of cooking your sauce, cook pasta until firm-tender; pour into the sauce and toss. Reduce heat to low, add the cheese and mix thoroughly. Pour into a heated bowl and serve at once.

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