Penne Alla Vodka

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef, cooked
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/3 cup double concentrated tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of vodka
  • 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red peppers
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pound penne, cooked

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in large pan, cook onions and garlic until translucent.
  2. 2 Add the tomato paste and sauté for about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Add crushed tomatoes, vodka, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Add cream and stir evenly and let sauce get thick.
  5. 5 Combine penne, sauce, meat and parmesan with about 1 - 2 cups of water or until you reach your desired sauce thickness.