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Pasta alla Penne

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Ready for your tastebuds to dance a jig? This lovely, luscious penne pasta dish with a Roasted Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce will do the trick. It’s simple, but packs big flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Roma tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup onion, small dice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons vodka
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 oz penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt

Optional

  • Parsley for garnish
  • Lemon to brighten the sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 450˚F.
  2. Halve the Roma tomatoes through the stem.
  3. Drizzle some olive oil on a small sheet tray. Lay the tomatoes cut side down on the sheet tray.
  4. Roast the tomatoes for 20-25 minutes until they begin to brown and have softened. Allow the tomatoes to cool Once cooled remove the skin (which will easily pull off) and dice into medium-sized chunks.
  5. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add the olive oil and sauté the onion until soft and translucent and the onion begins to brown.
  7. Add the garlic and sauté an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Add the diced tomatoes and stir in the red pepper flakes and tomato paste.
  9. Add the chicken broth and vodka.
  10. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  11. Over the lowest heat possible, stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan, and oregano. Heat until sauce thickens just a bit.
  12. Season as needed with kosher salt.

Notes

For easy clean up, line your sheet tray to roast the tomatoes with parchment paper.

If you don’t have vodka available, don’t despair. Brighten your sauce with a splash of fresh lemon juice. 

Find it online: https://lifeatthetable.com/pasta-alla-penne/

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