Spelt Penne alla Vodka

By Maryse Chevriere, Maryse Chevriere

Published January 03, 2017

(Maryse Chevriere)

Even if you're like me and can barely suppress an eye roll at the mention of words like "healthy grains," I guarantee that you'll like spelt — and specifically spelt pasta.

Cook Time:

Prep Time:

Total Time:30 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 large garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 28-ounce can puréed tomatoes

1/3 cup vodka

1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature

1/2 cup grate Parmesan

salt and pepper, to taste

1 16-ounce box spelt penne pasta

4 basil leaves, chiffonade, for garnish

Preparation:

In a medium-sized, deep pan (or pot), sauté the minced garlic in the olive oil over low heat for a couple of minutes, until soft.

Next, increase the heat to medium and add in the puréed tomatoes and vodka. Simmer for about 20 minutes to reduce by about 1/3, stirring occasionally.

Turn the heat to medium-low, and mix in the cream and Parmesan until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring the water for the pasta to a boil and cook the penne (about 7 minutes)

When the pasta is al dente, drain the water and add the pasta to the sauce, and continue to cook on low for about 2 minutes. Garnish with grated Parmesan and basil.

URL

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/spelt-penne-alla-vodka