💜 Easy PENNE & SAUSAGES A LA VODKA

Try easy PENNE & SAUSAGES A LA VODKA Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1 lb Italian pork sausage (sweet or spicy) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium red pepper, seeded & cut into strips 1 medium zucchini, cut into strips 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1?2 teaspoon white pepper 1?2 teaspoon cumin 1?3 cup vodka 1?2 cup half-and-half cream 1?4 teaspoon nutmeg 1?3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 lb penne 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

Prick sausage casings several times& cook in lightly salted, boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, cool& slice into rounds about 1/2 inch thick. Melt butter& oil in a very large skillet. Add sausages, onion & garlic; cook on medium heat until sausages are lightly browned. Add peppers & zucchini & cook for 2 minutes. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne & cook, according to package directions, until al dente (approx 9 minutes). Drain well. In the meantime, add tomato sauce, salt, pepper & cumin to the sausage mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. Add vodka & cook for another minute, stirring constantly. Add the cream, nutmeg& Parmesan; simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add pasta to skillet; toss or stir well and serve sprinkled with parsley & additional Parmesan.

by: CountryLady