CARMINE'S PENNE ALLA VODKA - PLAIN CHICKEN

Carmine's Penne alla Vodka - Plain Chicken image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 - oz dried penne pasta
1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp minced onion flakes
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried basil
1 Tbsp dried parsley
½ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ cup vodka
1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, cook sausage in a large skillet until no longer pink. Add olive oil, garlic, basil, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds. Do NOT let the garlic brown.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add vodka. Using a wand lighter, light the vodka. The vodka will flame up. Place the skillet on the stove and cook for 1 minute or until the flame dies down.
Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 3 minutes. Add heavy cream to the skillet. Bring to a boil and boil until the sauce has thickened. Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Toss the sauce and cooked pasta together. Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.