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Penne with Vodka Sauce Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (16-oz.) can tomato puree
3 whole cloves of garlic, smashed to release flavor
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. vodka
1/2 c. heavy cream
8 oz. penne pasta
1/4 c. grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
Directions:
Directions:
1) Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to infuse the oil (about 3 minutes), taking care not to burn the garlic.
2) Cook pasta in boiling salted water (about 8-10 minutes)
3) Add tomato puree to oil and cook 5 minutes. Remove garlic.
4) Add vodka and cook down for 5 minutes.
5) Add cream and cook for 4 minutes.
6) Drain cooked penne (reserving some cooking water) and add to sauce, finish cooking pasta in sauce
7) If you need more liquid, add some reserved pasta water. Turn off heat and add the cheese. Add more grated cheese for serving.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is easily doubled.

 

 

 

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