Penne with Vodka Sauce

October 17, 2014

This is not your basic tomato sauce. The vodka in the sauce (yes, it does get cooked off) gives it a velvety texture, while the goat cheese gives it a tangy creaminess. This is such a comforting pasta dish, but the sauce takes it to a new culinary level.

2 tbsp butter
1/2 small onion, finely diced/minced
1/2 tsp salt
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tbsp tomato paste
28 oz can crushed tomatoes, or 2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled, cored and crushed (see below for instructions)
1/3 cup vodka
1 lb penne pasta
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup milk or cream
4 oz goat cheese
parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. This will take a while, so let's get started on the sauce. 2. In a large sauce pan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and 1/2 tsp salt, and cook until...
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Nutritions

Calories
472

Sodium
459mg
19% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
20g
41% DV

Carbs
53g
18% DV

Fiber
12g
48% DV