Vodka Pasta

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Vodka Pasta

Description

So simple and so good! I'm a traditionalist and usually cook my sauce all day, but, we now have this 1 X wk and several finicky friends also love the taste (none knew it had vodka) I like using Barilla Pipette pasta for a change in looks

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2-3
  • 1⁄2 butter


  • 1 vodka


  • 1 red pepper flakes


  • 1 garlic clove


  • 1 diced tomatoes


  • 1 heavy cream


  • 8 pasta


  • 1 parmesan cheese


  • 1⁄4 flat leaf parsley

Directions

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet.
  • add pepper flakes---cook over med high heat 1 minute.
  • add garlic cook 1 min (don't let it become brown).
  • MOVE OFF HEAT add vodka.
  • cook on high 2 minute.
  • add tomatoes cook 2 minute.
  • add cream & cream cheese, cook 2 minute.
  • Adjust hot pepper or add salt if you think it's necessary.
  • Drain cooked pasta, add to sauce, toss to mix, cook 1 minute covered, put into serving bowl, top with parmesean and chopped parsley.
  • (We like our pasta wet not dry, you may find this enough sauce for a pound of pasta, but not us).
  • Serve with salad and crunchy italian bread.

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