Ingredients
2 boxes penne pasta
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans tomato sauce 15 oz ea.
4 - 6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 C vodka
2 C heavy cream
2- 4 tbsp. flour
2-4 tbsp. water
1 1/2 C freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 tbsp. butter
red pepper chili flakes , to your liking ( you can omit you you choose)
salt & pepper , to taste
parsley, for garnish
Directions
1) Make penne pasta according to directions on box.
2) Heat medium sauce pan with butter until melted over medium heat.
3) Add garlic, onions & red pepper chili flakes. Cook until onion is translucent.
4) Add vodka and let it cook / simmer for about 10 minutes until reduced about half.
5) Add tomato sauce and stir. Bring to a simmer.
6) Lower heat to medium-low. Add 3/4 C of heavy cream and stir. Bring to simmer.
7) While waiting for sauce to simmer. In a bowl mix the flour, remaining heavy cream (1/4 C) and water in a bowl and whisk well. Then add to the sauce.
8) Add 1/2 C of freshly grated parmesan cheese. Then add salt and pepper to taste.
9) Serve over penne pasta and garnish with remaining parmesan cheese and parsley. Enjoy!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Serves: 8
* You can add any meat to this such as chicken, steak, shrimp, etc... and veggies such as spinach, tomatoes, basil, etc..
