Absolute Pasta
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Course : Pasta
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 small onion -- chopped
16 ounces Italian plum tomatoes
1/2 cup Absolut Pepper vodka
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 pound cooked fresh linguine
1 bunch Parsley
 

Preparation:

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary and onion for about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their liquid and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring 3 to 4 times. Add the vodka (and cayenne, if desired) and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the half-and-half, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Simmer for about 4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens lightly. Add the linguine and stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Garnish with parsley and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top to taste. Heat Scale: Mild without the cayenne, medium with it.

 

Nutritional Information:

67 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (76% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 16mg Cholesterol; 60mg Sodium