Penne with Spicy Vodka Sauce
This delicious smooth creamy pasta sauce has a really great kick from the vodka (alcohol gets cooked off) and a hint of spice from the crushed red pepper flakes.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 6 servings
- 1/2 cup Vodka
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 cups tomato sauce tomato sauce, marinara sauce or homemade tomato sauce
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- pinch salt and pepper to taste
In a medium saucepan, heat tomato sauce and vodka, stir in cream.
Add crushed red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste.
Heat thoroughly.
Serve over one pound cooked Penne Pasta (or favorite shaped pasta)
Top with grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese.
Serve with garlic bread and a vegetable like broccoli, zucchini, or spinach.