Penne alla Vodka

Name: Penne alla Vodka
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 pinch hot pepper flakes; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 cup vodka; 1 (28 oz) can of crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Fresh basil; 1/4 cup grated parmiggiano reggiano; to taste Salt and pepper; 1 pound uncooked penne pasta

Bella @latinacooks88

California, United States

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Ingredients

40 mins

4-6 servings

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup vodka
1 (28 oz) can of crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
Fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmiggiano reggiano
to taste Salt and pepper
1 pound uncooked penne pasta

Cooking Instructions

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In a non stick pan over medium heat, sauté the onion in the olive oil for 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute, add the hot pepper flakes, oregano and stir to combine. Add the vodka and cook until it’s reduced by half.
2

Add the crushed tomatoes and reduce the heat to low, cook partially uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring frequently. Meanwhile fill a large pot with water add in a generous sprinkle of salt and bring it to a boil.
3

After the 45 minutes season the sauce to taste and add the heavy cream. Turn the heat up to medium and let it cook uncovered for 8 to 9 minutes. This is the perfect time to add the pasta to the salted boiling water.
4

Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, turn the heat off and add a few fresh basil leaves and the grated parmiggiano. Stir to combine and serve right away.
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