PENNE WITH PINK VODKA SAUCE

Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce image

I made this recipe for my niece's baptism, it was a huge hit, no leftovers! Optional ingredients include, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced black olives and roasted red pepper strips. Also, you can substitute the cheese of your choice for the mozzarella.

Provided by BIG DADDY

Time 30m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
5 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup vodka
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 pint heavy cream

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.
In a large skillet, saute garlic in the butter. Add vodka and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Stir in heavy cream and heat thoroughly. Mix sauce into hot pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 125.3 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 483.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g