Spicy Penne Vodka with Sausage –

Ingredients

• water, as needed
• Kosher salt, as needed
• 0.45kg dried penne pasta
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.45kg ground sausage
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 medium white onion, peeled, diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup clear plain vodka
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ground black pepper, as desired
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
• 1 pound dried penne pasta
• 1 pound ground sausage
• Step 3 Return the pot to medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Add the red pepper flakes and continue to cook until the sausage is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
• Step 4 Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside. Return the pot to medium-high heat, add onion, and sauté until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.