Penne With Vodka Sauce
By The Love Chef
8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta

3 tablespoons Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

¼ onion, finely chopped

One 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained

½ cup vodka (80 proof)

¾ cup heavy cream

½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

¼ cup sliced fresh basil

1 cup fresh or frozen peas*

Sea salt, if needed

Serves 4 as an appetizer.

Cook pasta as usual (al dente).

In a large saucepan, heat the Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, add onions; after a few minutes add tomatoes and sauté briefly; then add vodka and continue stirring for about 2 minutes, add cream and slowly blend in cheese. Add peas and simmer until thickened. Stir in basil. Pour sauce on pasta and serve.

*Optional: fresh asparagus cut into 2 inch pieces.

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