Penne Vodka

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1. ringsandthings125 November 16, 2021

   Ingredients:

   1 pound of penne, rigatoni, or similar pasta, cooked al dente with 1 cup of pasta water saved

   Olive oil

   1/2 – 1 yellow onion

   4 cloves of garlic minced

   1 6 oz can of tomato paste

   1/4 cup vodka

   1 cup of heavy cream or half and half

   Freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese

   Red pepper flakes

   Salt and pepper to taste

   Directions:

   Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add yellow onion and sauté until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add tomato paste and cook a few minutes until darkened in color and slightly browned. Add vodka to deglaze and cook until reduced by half. Add 1 cup of heavy cream or half and half. Add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss the sauce with the pasta and sprinkle in a few tablespoons of freshly grated cheese. Add pasta water to desired consistency. Enjoy!

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