You Won't Be Single For Long Vodka Cream Pasta (Rachael Ray) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe will make enough for two couples. If you plan a romantic evening where more than two's a crowd, reserve half the sauce to freeze[ for another supper before the addition of basil, and only cook 1/2 to 2/3 pound of penne.] Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan in a slow stream |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
2 shallots, minced |
1 cup vodka |
1 cup chicken stock |
1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces) |
coarse salt and pepper |
16 ounces pasta, such as penne rigate |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn |
crusty bread, for passing |
Directions:
1. Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Add oil, butter, garlic, and shallots. Gently saute shallots for 3 to 5 minutes to develop their sweetness. Add vodka to the pan, 3 turns around the pan in a steady stream will equal about 1 cup. Reduce vodka by half, this will take 2 or 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes. Bring sauce to a bubble and reduce heat to simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
2. While sauce simmers, cook pasta in salted boiling water until cooked to al dente (with a bite to it). While pasta cooks, prepare your salad or other side dishes.
3. Stir cream into sauce. When sauce returns to a bubble, remove it from heat. Drain pasta. Toss hot pasta with sauce and basil leaves. Pass pasta with crusty bread.
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