Pasta With Fire-Roasted Vodka Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The recipe below puts canned tomatoes to good use—the fire-roasted variety in particular. If you haven't tried them, you must as they lend a welcome smoky flavor for this time of year. And because the recipe is meatless, it's perfect for those observing Ash Wednesday, the official start of Lent. A splash of vodka and heavy cream finish off the hearty sauce, making it great for cold March days, and parents thinking beyond Chef Boyardee. Recipe Source: Relish Mag Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 cup diced onion |
3/4 cup diced carrot |
1/3 cup vodka |
14 1/2 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes |
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with garlic |
1 cup water |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1 teaspoon sugar |
kosher salt |
pepper |
1/4 cup heavy cream |
6 cups hot cooked penne |
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Add vodka and remaining ingredients except cream and pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add cream. Serve over pasta.
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