Penne with Spicy Vodka Sauce
- Servings: 4
Indulge in the bold, spicy flavors of our Penne with Spicy Vodka Sauce. Tender pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with a kick of chili — delizioso!
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INGREDIENTS:
| 16 oz | San Giorgio® Penne Rigate |
| 2 Tbsps | olive oil |
| 2 | shallot, minced |
| 3 | garlic cloves, smashed |
| 3/4 cup | vodka |
| 1 can | (14 oz) tomato purée |
| 3/4 cup | heavy cream |
| 1/4 tsp | crushed red pepper flakes |
| 1/2 cup | grated Parmigiano-Reggiano |
| coarse salt, optional | |
| freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
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 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.
Tips
Add more crushed red pepper flakes if you prefer a spicier sauce.
