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This was my very first recipe that I perfected over the years. Penne Alla Vodka is one of my favorite pasta dishes and it’s easy to prepare and cook. I use Pecorino cheese to give it a zesty taste.

Penne Alla Vodka Sauce

Vodka Sauce

Penne Alla Vodka

Ingredients

• 1 lb of Penne Pasta
• 1 pint of heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 to 2/3 of a small can of tomato paste
• 4 ounces of Vodka.
• Pecorino cheese
• Fresh Garlic
• Olive Oil
• Oregano
• White Pepper
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

• In a frying pan on medium heat, add olive oil and fry 4 finely chopped garlic cloves lightly browned.
• Let pan cool for 5 minutes before adding tomato paste and heavy whipping cream.
• Cook on low heat.
• Add tomato paste and spread it around before adding heavy whipping cream.
• Add 1 pint of heavy whipping cream.
• Stir often until sauce turns pink. Keep stirring until tomato paste is mixed well and broken down.
• Add a tbsp of Oregano.
• Add Vodka.
• Cook for 15 minutes and add 1/2 cup of Pecorino Cheese.
• Stir often with the backside of a spoon to crush and break down tomato paste.
• Cook for another 15 minutes until sauce thickens a little.
• Salt & Pepper to taste.
• Total cook time is 30 minutes.

This recipe serves up to 4 Adults.

Enjoy!

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