PENNE IN VODKA CREAM

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Penne or rigatoni served in a vodka cream sauce. So easy and when you make it, everyone is so impressed! The sauce can made a day in advance, which really brings out all the flavors.

Provided by Dawn

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
½ cup butter
¾ cup vodka
½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces tomato sauce
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
In a large saucepan melt butter over medium low heat; add vodka, red pepper flakes and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
Blend in tomato sauce, tomato paste and cream; increase heat to bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Reduce heat to very low and stir in cheese; add cooked pasta and more cheese, if desired. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.4 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 497.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g