Penne alla Vodka and brownies

A woman at work told me she wanted to whip up something quick for dinner. Did I have any ideas? I told her she should make Penne alla Vodka, she said she didn't know how to make it. What? This woman makes the best brownies ever. Everybody at work loves her brownies. She brings them in on people's birthdays, wedding showers, baby showers. She puts silly little decorative food picks in them, umbrella, feathers...you get the idea.

Nobody knows everything but everybody knows something, and I'm not a fan of keeping recipes a big mystery. I start by heating up the water for the pasta; Hint, by the time the pasta's done, the Vodka sauce will be ready. Cook the Penne pasta according to the directions on the box.  I use Penne Rigatoni.

Some people cook sauce for hours, I'm always in a hurry and the sauce comes out great. In a deep sauce pan sautee a little garlic and oil, then add 1- 8oz can of tomato sauce, I use Hunts. 

Next is a couple of spices.   Add approximately 1 Tbsp. of Basil, 1 Tbsp. of Oregano, I use McCormick's organic. Also 1 Tbsp. of Sugar. I usually "eye" the dried herb spices, just pour it into the palm of your hand, if it looks like it could be 1 Tbsp., it’s good!

Mix it all together, then add 1 pint of heavy cream, I use Tuscan. Then add 1/8 oz. of Vodka, I use Grey Goose.  Bring the sauce to a boil, then simmer on low for 10 min.  Drain the pasta, and add it to the Vodka sauce.  

That's  Penne alla Vodka.  Brownies eat your heart out.

 


Teresa
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