Penne Pasta With Pink Vodka Sauce Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 6 x shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 c. vodka
- 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped or possibly 2 tsp. dry thyme
- 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped or possibly 2 tsp. dry basil
- 1Â 1/2 c. whipping cream
- 3/4 c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb penne pasta
- Â Â salt & black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in shallots and saute/fry till very tender and beginning to color, about 10 min. Add in tomato paste. Stir in well, allowing tomato paste to caramelize somewhat. Add in the vodka, then simmer till the sauce slightly thickens about 10 min. Add in herbs and saute/fry 1 minute more. Add in the whipping cream and 1/2 c. of the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Boil the pasta to the desired doneness. Add in the liquid removed pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top the pasta with the remaining Parmesan cheese and serve.
- Serves 4
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 224g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 827 | |
| Calories from Fat 309 | 37% |
| Total Fat 35.28g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 21.23g | 85% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium 363mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 87.7g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 3.76g | 3% |
| Protein 23.29g | 37% |
