Decadent Penne With Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

Embrace the luxurious flavors of this dish, featuring al dente penne coated in a fiery vodka tomato cream sauce. Each bite is a delightful blend of savory sausage, fragrant garlic, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this pasta dish is a true indulgence for the senses.

Ingredients

For the sauce
1	lb uncooked penne pasta
2	tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4	garlic cloves, minced
1⁄2	teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1	(28 ounce) can (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3⁄4	teaspoon salt
2	tablespoons vodka
1⁄2	cup heavy whipping cream
1⁄4	cup chopped fresh parsley
	sweet Italian sausage (about ½-1 lb)

Instructions

• For the sauce

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
  2. In a large skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil over moderate heat. Add sweet Italian sausage, breaking up the meat, and cook until browned. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring until the garlic is golden brown.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and salt, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vodka and heavy whipping cream, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, add the cooked penne pasta, and toss for 1 minute. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Aug 06, 2024