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Penne Alla Vodka

April 20, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Penne Alla Vodka

Penne Alla Vodka
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Penne noodles smothered in a rich, creamy, tomato vodka sauce!
  • CourseEntrée
  • CuisineItalian
  • Skill LevelEasy
Servings
6
Servings
6
Penne Alla Vodka
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Rating: 5
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Penne noodles smothered in a rich, creamy, tomato vodka sauce!
  • CourseEntrée
  • CuisineItalian
  • Skill LevelEasy
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 3/4 c. half and half or light cream
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 1 sm. onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 c. Vodka
  • 1 lb. penne pasta
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for garnish
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Instructions
  1. Bring a large covered pot of water to a boil, over medium-high heat, to cook pasta in.
  2. In a small bowl, combine half-and-half and cornstarch, set aside.
  3. In 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil on medium until hot. Add onion and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, stirring frequently.
  4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, stirring.
  5. Add tomatoes with their juice and freshly ground black pepper, heat to simmering; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until some liquid evaporates.
  6. Add vodka and continue to simmer 7 to 8 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  7. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
  8. To half-and-half mixture in bowl, add 1/4 cup tomato mixture and stir to combine; pour into skillet. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
  9. Remove vodka sauce from heat; stir in Parmesan. Add vodka sauce to pasta in pot; stir to combine.
  10. Spoon pasta into shallow bowls; sprinkle with additional Parmesan.
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