Best Penne alla Vodka

This easy penne alla vodka recipe tosses tender penne pasta and Italian sausage in a silky and deliciously creamy tomato and vodka sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage
• 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Gather the ingredients.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to the skillet. Cook and stir until crumbly and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is golden brown.

Step 4

Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add cream and vodka; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta; toss for 1 minute. Stir in parsley; serve warm.