Ingredients for Spicy Sausage Vodka Cream Sauce
- Penne Pasta
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic Cloves
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Chili Pepper
- Crushed Tomatoes
- Onion
- 1/2 cup vodka
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Hot Italian Sausage
- Salt And Pepper
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How to Make Spicy Sausage Vodka Cream Sauce
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Remove casings from 1 pound of Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, your choice). Add sausage to the skillet.
- Cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 4 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet. Stir in 1-2 red chili peppers, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference). Cook until the onion and garlic are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup vodka and 1 cup heavy cream. Bring to a boil again.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. (Optional: Transfer to a slow cooker and simmer on low for 1 hour.)
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
46g
Carbs
24g
