Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

By á-8512

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup of vodka
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pack (5 links) sweet Italian sausage
• Grated Romano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

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.

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, dried basil leaves & red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.

3. Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley, top with cheese and serve!