Penne Vodka with Sausage Published on: May 29, 2020

 

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Penne Vodka with Sausage

Course: Main Course

Servings: 4

Equipment

• large pot
• large skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb uncooked penne pasta
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vodka
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 3.5 oz links sweet Italian sausage

Instructions

• 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.
• In large skillet, heat 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.
• Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. 
• Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
• Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. 
• Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. 
• Stir in fresh parsley and serve!
• Note:  I usually use extra sausage, and if I am making it for 2-3 people, I will usually use a little less pasta because I'd rather it be more saucy. 
• Recipe can be doubled for larger quantity.