PENNE WITH SMIRNOFF VODKA SAUCE Recipe
Vodka Sauce Penne sounds so gourmet and impressive and yet it is a very approachable dish for the home cook. This is a quick recipe if using store-bought, or better yet your own canned tomatoes.
Garnish with freshly grated Parmesano-Reggiano cheese and garden basil. Served with garlic bread and a tossed salad this Penne with Smirnoff Vodka Sauce is perfect for a romantic meal for two or as an appetizer course for guests.
Ingredients
| Store bought marinara sauce | 1 Quart (Blended Until Smooth) | |
| Smirnoff vodka | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Heavy cream | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (At Room Temperature) | |
| Grated parmesan cheese | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Semolina penne | 1 Pound (Fresh Or Dried) | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Onion | 1 Small, chopped | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm), chopped | |
| Stalk celery | 1 , chopped | |
| Carrot | 1 Small, chopped | |
| Canned crushed tomatoes | 32 Ounce | |
| Basil leaves | 6 | |
| Dried bay leaf | 1 | |
| Ground black pepper | To Taste |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 738 Calories from Fat 229
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26 g39.4%
Saturated Fat 7.1 g35.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 36.6 mg12.2%
Sodium 1179.7 mg49.2%
Total Carbohydrates 85 g28.4%
Dietary Fiber 9.3 g37.3%
Sugars 13.1 g
Protein 17 g33.5%
Vitamin A 69.5% Vitamin C 33.4%
Calcium 25.6% Iron 28.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Simmer the tomato sauce and vodka in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat until the mixture reduces by 1/4, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Stir the cream into the tomato and vodka sauce. Simmer over low heat until the sauce is heated through. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well blended.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until ala dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the sauce, and toss to coat.
Yield: 6 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until ala dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the sauce, and toss to coat.
Yield: 6 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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