WHOLE WHEAT PENNE PASTA WITH CREAMY VODKA SAUCE

Whole Wheat Penne Pasta With Creamy Vodka Sauce image

Vodka adds a spicy, delicious twist to smooth creamy sauce. Whole wheat pasta adds flavor depth to this dish.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories Penne

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
2 (32 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb whole wheat penne
salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Saute until soft, about 6-8 minutes. Add basil, tomatoes, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Add butter, and remove bay leaves.
Process sauce in blender or food processor, in batches, until smooth.
Add vodka to tomato sauce and simmer or low for an additional 30 minutes. Sauce will reduce and thicken. Stir in cream and Parmesan and simmer until cheese is melted and sauce blended.
Cook pasta to al dente in boiling, salted water. Drain and transfer to large bowl. Pour sauce over cooked pasta and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.7, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 844.9, Carbohydrate 81.1, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 12.9, Protein 17.6

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