Enzo'S Penne A La Vodka

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   Saute onions in butter and olive oil until transparent. Add shredded

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   or pureed tomatoes with juice. Cook over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes or until all liquid content is reduced.

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   Meanwhile in separate saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, drain very well and set aside. When tomato sauce is ready, stir in heavy cream.

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   Bring to a near boil, reduce heat and cook 2 to 3 minutes until cream and tomatoes are well blended.

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   Stir in sauce and pepper vodka, mix, stir in hot cooked penne pasta.

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   Stir together to blend.

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   Liberally sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. -Rosalind Beck CHEF'S NOTES: Pepper vodka is a commercial item available at many liquor stores, but chef Enzo Perlini prefers the flavor of a homemade version: stir 1/4 tsp.

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   red crushed pepper in 4 Tbsp Vodka.

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   Marinate 3 hours or overnight. Using coffee filter or fine cloth napkin, allow peppered vodka to filter 3 hours.

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    Remove and discard filter and set peppered vodka concentrate aside. Penne is large straight tubes of macaroni cut on the diagonal.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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