Penne Alla Vodka

Penne alla vodka is a delicious and easy to prepare sauce.  I had a little bit of left over sauce from the other night and used it to start my new one.  You will need to start the recipe with tomato sauce that is already made.  See the “San Marzano Gravy” recipe a few posts down. Though this recipe uses vodka, you can easily make it without. 

Vodka Sauce

You will need…

◦               About 16oz prepared tomato sauce

◦               ½C vodka

◦               1C heavy cream

◦               ½ - ¾ C fresh shredded Parmesan cheese 

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-On a medium-low flame, pour enough tomato sauce to cover the

 bottom of a large pot.

-Add the vodka and stir

-Cover the pot and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes

-Add the remaining tomato sauce and heavy cream; stir

-Let simmer for another 5 minutes to heat all the way through

-Before serving, add Parmesan cheese.  Stir so the cheese is melted throughout.

-Enjoy!