| | Penne w/Tomato Cream RecipesFromScratch.com 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper one 28 ounce can of tomatoes in puree, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons of vodka 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of heavy or whipping cream 1 cup f frozen peas, thawed one 16 ounce package of penne or rotini 1/2 cup of loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced |
| In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, cook until the garlic is golden, about 30 seconds longer. Stir in tomatoes with their puree, vodka and salt: heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 15 - 20 minutes. Stir in cream and peas, heat to boiling. Meanwhile in a large saucepot, cook the pasta as label directs. Drain. In a warm serving bowl, toss the pasta with sauce and sprinkle with basil. Makes 6 main dish servings
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