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Penne with Vodka Marinara Sauce

Makes: 6  servings Start to Finish 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup  vodka
  • 1/8 teaspoon  red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon  olive oil
  • 3/4 cup  chopped onions
  • 2 teaspoons  minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon  salt
  • 1 jar (26 to 32 oz.) marinara sauce
  • 3/4 cup  half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 cup  chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons  freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound  dried penne, cooked according to package directions

Directions

1. Combine vodka and red pepper; set aside.

2. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and salt; cook 1 minute more.

3. Add vodka mixture. Cook over high heat until vodka is nearly evaporated. Stir in marinara sauce; simmer 5 minutes. Add cream, basil and Parmesan; heat through. Toss with hot pasta in a serving bowl. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 6
  • cal.(kcal)475,
  • Fat, total(g)12,
  • chol.(mg)12,
  • sat. fat(g)4,
  • carb.(g)74,
  • pro.(g)14,
  • sodium(mg)958,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet