Vodka Blush Penne Smoked Salmon Recipes

PENNE ALA VODKA AND SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium-low heat.
• Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until soft but not brown (about 3 minutes).
• Stir in chopped tomatoes, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add cream, nutmeg, chopped dill and vodka. Increase heat to high and bring to a full boil. Boil for 1 minute.
• Add pasta to sauce and mix lightly using 2 spoons, until pasta is well coated.
• Remove from heat.
• Add salmon and mix lightly.
• Season to taste with white pepper and garnish with dill springs.

PENNE WITH VODKA CREAM AND SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions to al dente. Drain and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, simmer the marinara sauce, dill and vodka for 15 minutes. Add the salmon pieces, peas and cream and heat through.
• Pour sauce over pasta and serve.

VODKA BLUSH PENNE (& SMOKED SALMON)

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter & oil over med heat. Add shallots & garlic & toss about 2-3 mins. (Don't burn garlic!) Remove from heat.
• 2. Add vodka & stir. Return to heat. Cook & stir about 7 mins until vodka reduces by half. Add broth & tomatoes (w/juice) & boil. Reduce heat & season w/ salt & pepper. Simmer 20-25 minutes.
• 3. Whisk in cream & bring to light boil. Remove from heat. Add pasta & basil & toss. Serve w/ Parm on top. NOTE: If you prefer to add smoked salmon, sautee lightly & then place atop or in sauce directly. Yum. :)