Penne With Creamy Vodka Sauce

Name: Penne With Creamy Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta; 2 (26 ounce) jars prego pasta sauce (Chunky Tomato, Onion & Garlic flavor); 1/4 cup vodka; 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon butter; salt & pepper; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

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Recipe by Stacky5

Oh, YUM! I got this from Campbell's Fall Family Favorites magazine...I just HAD to try it -- what with 4 kids and all, I was hoping to "knock them out" with the Vodka! (JUST KIDDING!!!!! LOL!!!!!) No, but seriously, I saw Emeril make something similar to this, so I tried this simplified version, and it was GOOD! Even the kids liked it (although they would have frowned if I told them I put Vodka in it...Hee hee!) NOTE: I usually add 1/2 lb. pepperoni slices, cut into 1/4" strips to the sauce.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

16

ounces penne pasta
2

(26 ounce) jars prego pasta sauce (Chunky Tomato, Onion & Garlic flavor)
¹⁄₄

cup vodka
¹⁄₄

cup fresh basil, finely chopped
¹⁄₈

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1

tablespoon butter
salt & pepper
¹⁄₂

cup heavy cream
¹⁄₂

cup parmesan cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS

Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain well. Return pasta to the saucepot, add salt & pepper to tast and 1 tablespoons butter.
In a 1 1/2 quart saucepan, stir the pasta sauce, vodka, basil, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and gently stir in the cream.
Pour the sauce over the paste. Toss to coat.
Spoon pasta into a serving bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

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