Penne with spicy Vodka Tomato Sauce

Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Sauce

Last night I make this dish. I first got the recipe from allrecipes.com a year or so a go.

 It was a huge success with the husband. The vodka makes it nice and spicy, but dont' worry, the alcohol cooks out. The last time I made it the kids thought it was too spicy so this time I only added a little vodka and then I made their plates. I then added the rest of the vodka and finished cooking it. This was a hit again and I will have to remember to keep it on my menu list.

Recipe:
  Ingredients:

• 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic: minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage

Directions:

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, hear 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.
3. Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce hear and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Add Vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce hear to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute, stir in fresh parsley and serve!