Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

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Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce – A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you’re worried about the alcohol, don’t be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors.

Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce - A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you're worried about the alcohol, don't be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vodka
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 3.5 ounce links sweet Italian sausage

Instructions
 

  • Step 1
  • 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.
  • Step 2
  • In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
  • Step 3
  • Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Step 4
  • Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve!

Recipe by: allrecipes.com

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