Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

Hearty Italian sausages sauteed with garlic and red pepper flakes are simmered with tomatoes and cooked with vodka and cream to make a rich, spicy sauce. Toss with penne and fresh parsley to serve.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe 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!