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Pasta A La Vodka

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 544kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Girelle pasta or any small pasta of your choice
  • 4 oz Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Red onion minced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Green Peas
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley garnish
  • 2 slices Crusty bread toasted
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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 to 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta well.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cook the sausage to an internal temperature of 150 degrees using a thermometer, rotating periodically throughout cooking, to nicely brown all over. Set aside to rest, slice before using.
  • Heat a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil. Saute the onion and garlic until it starts to turn golden brown.
  • Stir in the broth, tomato paste, and cream. Bring to a simmer until the sauce reduces to a creamy consistency. Stir in the peas. Season with salt and pepper.
    (If the sauce needs to be thinned out stir in a tablespoon or two of pasta water as needed. Once the sauce is creamy adjust the seasoning to taste. Then remove from the heat).
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese and pasta into the sauce. Serve immediately so the pasta doesn't soak up all of the sauce. Top with sausage.
  • Garnish with parmesan, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Serve with bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1574IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg