⋆ Easy FABULOUS PENNE A LA VODKA

Try easy FABULOUS PENNE A LA VODKA Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1?4 teaspoon dried oregano 6 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1?2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 8 tablespoons butter, divided 12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered, about 3 cups 1?8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste) 1?2 cup vodka 3 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 1?2 lbs rigatoni pasta or 1 1/2 lbs penne 1?4 cup dry parmesan cheese, plus additional for the table

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oil in a large saucepan; when hot, saute the onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes to the saucepan. Stir in the oregano, basil, salt and pepper and simmer 1 hour to concentrate flavors. While the sauce is cooking, heat 4 T of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the mushrooms and hot pepper flakes until the mushrooms are golden. Carefully add the vodka and simmer for 5 minutes to cook off the alcohol. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; pour the cream mixture into the tomato puree; stir to mix. Keep the sauce warm while cooking the pasta. Add the kosher salt to 6 quarts of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add pasta to boiling water; cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain well. Melt the remaining 4 T of butter in a large skillet. Stir in pasta to glaze, then add Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Stir in 1/3 or the sauce and mix with the pasta; divide among plates. Top each plate with some additional sauce; pass remaining sauce and additional cheese at the table.

by: mosma