Vodka Pasta
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Ingredients:
1 lb bulk Italian Sausage
3 (14.5oz) cans of petite-diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup EVOO
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup vodka
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 cup heavy cream
parsley, coarsely chopped
Directions:
Bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta.
Meanwhile, in a large pan (cast iron preferred) cook the Italian sausage crumbling with a wooden spoon as it browns.
Next, in a large frying pan with high sides over medium heat warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Quickly add the vodka and cook till reduced by half. You need to move quickly after adding the garlic so have your ingredients ready.
Then add the tomatoes, a large pinch of kosher salt and pepper, the red pepper flakes and stir. Let this cook down for about 10-12 minutes on low.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook till al dente. Drain the pasta well and add the pasta to the pan with the tomato mixture.
Add the cooked, drained crumbled sausage to the tomatoes mixture.
Add the cream and stir till the pasta is coated well. Adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Keep on low till heated through. Top with chopped parsley.
This makes fantastic leftovers....if you have any left!
Doubles well
