PEARL ONIONS & VODKA CREAM SAUCE WITH PENNE

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I found this delicious recipe on a bag of pearled onions. It is fabulously rich and easy and a total crowd pleaser! I added about 3/4 of a cup of chopped cooked ham to the recipe (along with the cream) with fantastic results. I plan on trying it with left over grilled chicken as well.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb penne
10 ounces white pearl onions, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced (more or less, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes or 4 drops Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/2 cup vodka
16 ounces chopped tomatoes (preferably organic)
1 cup cream (or half and half)
salt
ground pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 of a cup of chopped cooked ham (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook dry penne in a large pot until al dente.
  • Halve onions and sauté in olive oil with garlic and red pepper flakes over medium heat. When onions are translucent, add vodka and cook over moderately-high heat for 4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook to reduce liquid about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add cream. Let simmer for about 5 minutes, then mix in cooked penne.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan over top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 784.6, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 128, Carbohydrate 104.5, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 14

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