KAREN'S CREAMY TOMATO PASTA

Karen's Creamy Tomato Pasta image

Traditional vodka sauce is the basis for this recipe, but with a twist to suit my family's taste. This is quick enough to serve on a weeknight but is also a treat for company.

Provided by KLEVEAR

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
½ pound sweet Italian sausage
1 (6 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
½ pound sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup vodka
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup half-and-half
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown. Mix in the roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and vodka, and bring to a boil. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until most of the vodka has evaporated and mushrooms are tender.
Mix the tomatoes, half-and-half, and red pepper into the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, 15 minutes. Serve over the cooked pasta, and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1054.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g