Penne with Vodka and Spicy-Tomato Cream Sauce
1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves -- minced 1/2 t Crushed red pepper -- or to taste Sea salt 28 oz crushed tomatoes in puree 1 lb penne 2 tb Vodka 1 c Heavy cream 1/4 c ...
Ingredients
- 1/4c extra-virgin olive oil
- 4garlic cloves -- minced
- 1/2t crushed red pepper -- or to taste
- 1lbpenne
- 2tb vodka
- 1c heavy cream
- 1/4c fresh flat-leaf parsley -- chopped
Directions
- 1
1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves -- minced 1/2 t Crushed red pepper -- or to taste Sea salt 28 oz crushed tomatoes in puree 1 lb
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Cook over moderate heat just until the garlic turns golden but not brown, 2 to 3 minutes
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If using whole canned tomatoes, place a food mill over the skillet and pure'e tomatoes directly into it
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Crushed tomatoes can be added directly
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Stir to blend, and simmer, uncovered, until sauce begins to thicken, about 15 minutes
- 6
Taste for seasoning
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Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil
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Add 3 tablespoons salt and the penne, stirring to prevent sticking