Description
Penne pasta topped with a creamy blush vodka sauce – comfort food all day long!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Small Onion, chopped finely
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1– 28 oz Can Crushed Tomatoes (preferably no salt added)
- 1 Cup Vodka
- 3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Box Whole Grain or Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat until warm.
- Add the diced onions and sauté for a few minutes until they become translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Mix in the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano, and cook for an additional minute until the tomato paste deepens in color.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the vodka. Allow it to simmer until it reduces by half.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes, partially covered.
- Optionally, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce for a smoother texture.
- Add the heavy cream to the sauce and taste for seasoning. Adjust with seasonings as needed.
- Serve the sauce over cooked penne pasta noodles, garnished with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400-450
- Sugar: 5-8 gr
- Sodium: 660-780 mg
- Fat: 20-30 gr
- Saturated Fat: 15-20 gr
- Carbohydrates: 35-45 gr
- Protein: 8-12 gr
- Cholesterol: 80-95 mg
