Email to Rita Flynn      

Recipe Categories: shugga's HOME PAGEAPPETIZERS BBQ BEVERAGES BREAD BREAKFAST CAKESandPIES CANDY CASSEROLES CHILDRENMEALS COOKIES CROCKPOT DESSERTS FISHandSEAFOOD FRUIT HOLIDAYfOODS HungryGirl LOWCARBOHYDRATE LOWFAT MainCourseMeal MARINADES MEATS MUFFINS PASTA POTPOURRI POULTRY PRESSURECOOKER RELISHES RICE SALADandDRESSING SANDWICHES SAUCES SNACKS SOUPSandSTEWS THESOUTHBEACHDIET VEGETABLES VEGETARIAN WeightWatchers

Penne alla Vodka




Source of Recipe


Arthur Schwartz - The Food Maven






Recipe Introduction


I listen to Arthur Schwartz on WOR every chance I get.





List of Ingredients



• 1 pound Penne
  
• 2 large cloves garlic
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  
• 2 cups tomato pruee or canned crushed tomatoes
  
• 1/4 cup vodka
  
• Salt to taste
  
• Hot red pepper flakes to taste
  
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
  






Instructions



1. Bring at least 4 quarts of water to a boil with at least 1 heaping tablespoon of salt and cook the penne.
   
2. Meanwhile, over medium low heat, cook the garlic in the olive oil for about 2 minutes, until soft but not browned.
   
3. Add the tomato puree and the vodka. Bring to a simmer and let simmer briskly for 3 minutes. (this cooks off the alcohol.)
   
4. Season to taste with salt and hop pepper flakes, overseasoning slightly to account for the cream that will be added.
   
5. add the cream to the tomato sauce and simmer 2-3 minutes.
   
6. Drain the pasta well, toss with the sauce and serve immediately.
   






Final Comments


Serves 4.