Penne Alla Vodka
Cook Time: 25 MINUTES
Serves: 5 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS: 11
Ingredients
- 1 box (10 oz.) Banza Brown Rice penne
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- Optional: ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup vodka
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese, blended at room temperature (to save time: buy whipped cottage cheese)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Directions
- Prepare Ingredients: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth. Set aside so it can reach room temperature.
- Saute Sauce: Heat olive oil and butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and saute for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (optional), cook for 30 more seconds before adding in tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomato paste slightly darkens. Reduce to a simmer, add the vodka and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add some pasta water to the sauce to reach desired consistency. Simmer for 5 more minutes. To save time, use your favorite jarred vodka sauce instead!
- Cook Banza: While the sauce cooks, add Banza Brown Rice penne to boiling water and cook according to package directions.
- Finish Penne Alla Vodka: Take sauce off heat and slowly add in the heavy cream, cottage cheese, and parmesan to avoid curdling. Mix until well-combined and then add Banza Brown Rice penne. Top with chopped basil or parsley and more grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
