Delicious Penne Vodka With Fresh Mushrooms Mozzarella Olives Food

PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic and mushrooms until mushrooms are tender. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in the butter.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta and the mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley to serve.

DELICIOUS PENNE VODKA WITH FRESH MUSHROOMS, MOZZARELLA, OLIVES,

Steps:

• Boil water and cook penne. Also heat vodka sauce in medium sauce pot.
• Meanwhile, sauté mushrooms over medium-low heat in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until lightly golden brown then set aside.
• Drain tomatoes very well then sauté in remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and garlic powder to taste over medium heat until heated well through and remaining water cooks out, drain again in colander; set aside.
• When pasta is cooked, drain well and return to pot. Add sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes, gently stir in olives and fresh mozzarella pearlini.
• Transfer to large serving bowl and serve immediately.
• ** Serve with grated parmesan cheese on hand AT TABLE, but not directly on pasta dish as it alters the final taste and it's just so delicious that it really doesn't need it.

PENNE ALLA VODKA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta: Fill a large pot of water (about 4 quarts) and salt it generously. Set it over high heat and bring it to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, following package instructions. Drain the pasta into a colander set in the sink.
• Meanwhile, start the vodka sauce: Heat a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and once it's hot, add the garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook until soft, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, about 4 minutes. Pull the pan off the heat and add the vodka. You're doing this off the heat to avoid a flare-up, especially if you have a gas stove. Return the pan back to the heat, now medium-high, and cook the alcohol off, about 2 minutes. The vodka should be reduced by half.
• Add the crushed tomatoes: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes until the raw tomato flavor cooks off.
• Add the heavy cream: Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the butter and heavy cream. When the butter has melted, take the pan off heat and blend the sauce with an immersion blender until smooth. You may need to transfer the sauce into a narrower container to do this. You could use a blender instead. Transfer the sauce back into the pan and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
• Toss the pasta in the sauce: Add the drained pasta into the sauce. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup Pecorino, the basil, and parsley. Stir the pasta in the vodka sauce until evenly coated. Serve with more cheese sprinkled on top. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat it on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of water or cream. Did you love the recipe? Leave us stars below!

PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta. Empty the tomatoes into a bowl and crush with your hands.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in the vodka, tomatoes and salt to taste. Return the skillet to medium heat and simmer, stirring often, until the alcohol cooks off, about 7 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parmesan and basil.
• Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt. Serve topped with more parmesan and basil.