PENNE RUSSO A LA VODKA WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE

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This receipe was adapted from Marianne. It is a rich dinner, elegant enough to be served at a dinner party. I serve it with an individual anti-pasta salad as a first course and crusty french bread.

Provided by An American in Spain

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dry penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ounces prosciutto (or any other cured ham such as Seranno or Virginia, chopped)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped finely
1 (28 ounce) can peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 fluid ounces vodka
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling lightly salted water for about 8-10 minutes or until al dente and then drain.
  • Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • Saute garlic, prosciutto, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in vodka and cream and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil.
  • Add pasta and toss until evenly coated.
  • Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.4, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 482.8, Carbohydrate 103.5, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 21.8

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