GARLICKY VODKA ALFREDO

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Garlic with a hint of vodka. What's not to love?

Provided by Jackie Fernandez-Gonzalez

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne rigate
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
7 cloves roasted garlic
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup chicken stock
½ cup vodka
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup grated Asiago cheese
kosher salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste
10 leaves fresh basil, torn or shredded

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the oil about 3 minutes. Stir in the butter, cream, chicken stock, and vodka; bring to a simmer. Add the Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, salt, and pepper; stir. Mix the pasta into the sauce and stir to coat. Allow to simmer about 3 minutes more. Garnish with fresh basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 88.1 g, Cholesterol 239.4 mg, Fat 80.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 47.2 g, Sodium 1275.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g