Penne with Spicy Vodka Sauce
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 to 1 ½ cups of pasta water. Add olive oil to a large pan, sauté shallots and garlic over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes; or, until shallots are translucent (do not burn garlic).\ Add vodka, stir, and allow to reduce 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in…
Ingredients
- 16 oz No Yolks Penne
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 minced shallots
- 3 garlic clove smashed
- 3/4 cup vodka
- 1 (14 oz.) can of tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Directions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 to 1 ½ cups of pasta water.
- Add olive oil to a large pan, sauté shallots and garlic over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes; or, until shallots are translucent (do not burn garlic).\
- Add vodka, stir, and allow to reduce 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato puree and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Add more if you prefer a spicier sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to sauce over low heat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat. If desired, add more salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Serve & enjoy!
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