Penne alla Vodka with Sausage

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Penne alla vodka with sausage features a flavorful homemade vodka tomato sauce with juicy browned sausage. - an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 674kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1 lb ground mild Italian sausage
4 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup vodka
2 cans (28 oz each) whole peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package instructions until al dente
Fresh minced basil and grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions

In a large high-walled skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and swirl pan to evenly coat. Add shallot and Italian sausage to pan and break up with a wooden spoon over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink.
Add garlic and cook 1 additional minute until fragrant. Pour vodka into pan and use a wooden spoon to break up any browned bits. Allow vodka to simmer 2-3 minutes until reduced.
Pour whole tomatoes into pan and use a wooden spoon to break up tomatoes against side of pan. Add tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using and bring tomatoes to a simmer over medium-high heat. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Allow sauce to simmer uncovered 20-25 minutes, stirring and smashing tomatoes occasionally until sauce is reduced and thickened.
Remove sauce from heat and fold heavy whipping cream and pasta into sauce until evenly coated. Season pasta with additional salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve penne with basil and Parmesan on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store pasta in refrigerator up to 6 days.

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