Spelt Penne alla Vodka
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}(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:
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Total Time:30 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 large garlic cloves, minced
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1 tablespoon olive oil
1 28-ounce can puréed tomatoes
1/3 cup vodka
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
1/2 cup grate Parmesan
salt and pepper, to taste
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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.
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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)
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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.