Ingredients for Attack Of The Killer Tomato Sauce With Penne
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 1 lb penne
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Coarse salt for pasta water
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How to Make Attack Of The Killer Tomato Sauce With Penne
- Mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet (at least 12 inches) over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
- If using fresh tomatoes, dice them into 1-inch pieces.
- Add diced or crushed tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Reduce heat under the tomato sauce to low and let it simmer.
- Add penne pasta to boiling water and cook for 8-11 minutes, or 1 minute less than al dente, according to package directions.
- While pasta cooks, coarsely chop the parsley.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce.
- Add the vodka and stir well. Increase heat to medium.
- Sauté for 1 minute, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon to coat the pasta.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for 30 seconds, allowing the cream to be absorbed into the pasta.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
54g
Carbs
22g
