Penne with Tomato Cream Vodka Sauce

Penne with Tomato Cream Vodka Sauce Ingredients

8 ounces Penne pasta cooked according to package directions	1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (preferably fresh)
4 tablespoons Butter	10 ounces Meatless Italian sausage cooked according to package directions, and then quartered
1 small Onion finely chopped	1/2 cup Frozen green peas
5 cloves Garlic minced or pressed	1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes (Muir Glen's fire roasted tomatoes are particularly yummy)	Salt to taste
1 can (14.5 oz) Tomato puree (Muir Glen's fire roasted tomatoes are particularly yummy)	Black pepper to taste
1/2 pint Heavy whipping cream (unsweetened; use 1/2 to 2/3 pint)	Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
350 mL Vodka with red chiles (soak 8 to 10 dried chiles in vodka, at least ov

Instructions for Penne with Tomato Cream Vodka Sauce

1. Melt butter and saute onion on low heat until soft.
2. Add garlic and saute
3. Add diced and pureed tomatoes and simmer; reduce slightly.
4. Add vodka, and simmer until alcohol smell is gone.
5. Add cream and nutmeg. Allow sauce to reduce.
6. Add meatless Italian sausage, peas, and parsley, and heat until peas are heated through.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish each serving with parmesan cheese

Main Ingredient: PastaCuisine: Italian

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