The Ultimate Penne alla Vodka Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Assemble all the necessary ingredients.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente, approximately 11 minutes. Drain the pasta thoroughly and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Remove the sausage from its casing and add it to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant and the garlic turns golden brown.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes and salt; bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. Pour in heavy cream and vodka; bring the sauce back to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, add the cooked pasta, and toss to coat for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley; serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 435 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 544 mg
• Protein Content: 13 g
• Cholesterol Content: 29 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 53 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g