Christys Penneitalian Sausage In Vodka Blush Recipes

BLUSHING PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute onion until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Add herbs and salt; cook and stir 1 minute. Add 1 cup cream, wine and tomato paste; cook and stir until blended., Mix flour and remaining cream until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Stir into pasta. Serve with remaining cheese.

CREAMY PINK VODKA SAUCE WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Put the olive oil into the pan and add the onions and garlic.
• Turn on the heat to medium-low and gently cook for a few minutes.
• Add the red pepper flakes cook 1 minute add crushed tomatoes.
• Raise the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Add the vodka and a pinch of salt and pepper simmer uncovered for about 8 minutes over medium-low heat.
• Add the cream and lower the heat, add drained pasta and toss in parsley.
• Stir to coat well and grate a generous amount of parmesan into the pasta using our microplane grater.
• Serve immediately sprinkled with more parmesan, and red pepper flakes.

CHRISTY'S PENNE/ITALIAN SAUSAGE IN VODKA BLUSH

Steps:

• 1. Boil pasta according to package directions and drain.
• 2. Combine all sauce ingredients and simmer on medium heat - stirring often so cream cheese melts completely.
• 3. Slice smoked sausage into thick "quarterlike" slices and sautee in butter/garlic on medium heat until they start to brown slightly.
• 4. Combime pasta/blush sauce/smoked sausage together - stirring thoroughly -- the pasta will fill with the sauce.
• 5. After plating, sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.