Zesty Vodka Pasta Recipe

Name: Zesty Vodka Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Whole Foods Penne Rigate Pasta; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 tablespoon Butter; 3 Cloves of garlic, minced; 1/2 cup Chopped sweet onion (hold 1/4 cup in reserve); 1/4 cup Chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup Chopped celery; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes; to taste, Salt and Pepper; 1/2 quart Vodka Pasta Sauce (Bertolli); 1 cup Diced tomato; 2 tablespoons Capers; 1/4 cup Diced fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup Grated parmesan or asiago cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces Whole Foods Penne Rigate Pasta
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Butter
3 Cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup Chopped sweet onion (hold 1/4 cup in reserve)
1/4 cup Chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup Chopped celery
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
to taste, Salt and Pepper
1/2 quart Vodka Pasta Sauce (Bertolli)
1 cup Diced tomato
2 tablespoons Capers
1/4 cup Diced fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup Grated parmesan or asiago cheese

1
Cook 8 ounces of pasta according to directions on the box.
2
Melt olive oil and butter in a medium sized skillet.
3
Saute minced garlic, sweet onion, red bell pepper and celery in skillet until translucent - then add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.
4
Once pasta is drained - add to skillet: vegetables, Vodka sauce, salt, pepper, tomatoes, uncooked onions, and capers - mix well over a low heat until warm.
5
Finish with fresh basil and cheese. Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces Whole Foods Penne Rigate Pasta, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon Butter, 3 Cloves of garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Zesty Vodka Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zesty Vodka Pasta

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