Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce

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Description

I made this recipe for my niece’s baptism, it was a huge hit, no leftovers! Optional ingredients include, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced black olives and roasted red pepper strips. Also, you can substitute the cheese of your choice for the mozzarella.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 pint heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes
  2. or until al dente; drain.
  3. In a large skillet
  4. sauté garlic in butter. Add vodka and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Stir in heavy cream and heat thoroughly. Mix the sauce into hot pasta.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 7

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