Best Penne alla Vodka
Description
This easy penne alla vodka recipe tosses tender penne pasta and Italian sausage in a silky and deliciously creamy tomato and vodka sauce.
Ingredients
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1 pound uncooked penne pasta
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 (3 1/2 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons vodka
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to the skillet. Cook and stir until crumbly and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is golden brown.
4
Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Add cream and vodka; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta; toss for 1 minute. Stir in parsley; serve warm.