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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is an easy and elegant main-dish. Don't hesitate to add the vodka. You won't taste it-it just melds the flavors. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 small onion, chopped |
1 garlic clove, finely chopped |
1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree, coarsely chopped |
3 tablespoons vodka (optional) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
1 cup frozen peas, thawed |
1 (16 ounce) package penne or 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta |
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced |
Directions:
1. In non-stick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook until garlic is golden, about 30 seconds longer.
4. Stir in tomatoes with their puree, vodka if using, and salt; heat to boiling over high heat.
5. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Stir in cram and peas; heat to boiling.
7. Meanwhile, in large sauce pot, cook pasta as label directs.
8. Drain.
9. In warm serving bowl, toss pasta with sauce and sprinkle with basil.
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