PASTA WITH FIRE-ROASTED VODKA SAUCE

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The recipe below puts canned tomatoes to good use-the fire-roasted variety in particular. If you haven't tried them, you must as they lend a welcome smoky flavor for this time of year. And because the recipe is meatless, it's perfect for those observing Ash Wednesday, the official start of Lent. A splash of vodka and heavy cream finish off the hearty sauce, making it great for cold March days, and parents thinking beyond Chef Boyardee. Recipe Source: Relish Mag

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced carrot
1/3 cup vodka
14 1/2 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with garlic
1 cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
kosher salt
pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
6 cups hot cooked penne

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Add vodka and remaining ingredients except cream and pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add cream. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 36.1, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4.4

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