Penne with Vodka

"Creamy and just a little spicy, but not too much."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 8-9 minutes or until al dente; drain and keep warm.
  • Melt butter in a large deep skillet or frypan.
  • Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, and saute until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir in the water, mixing well.
  • Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add more water if needed to prevent sticking, but mixture should be fairly dry before adding cream.
  • Add the vodka, and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Stir cream into sauce, and when hot, add parmesan cheese.
  • Add cooked penne to pan, and toss with sauce to coat pasta.
  • Place on serving platter and serve with additional grated parmesan, if desired.

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  1. This was my first time trying a vodka sauce and it tasted great! This is a hearty and filling meal...thanks for posting!
     
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