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Pennoni all Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka by @francescadzani

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

 ¼ cup Colavita Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1 shallot, finely chopped
 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 Kosher salt
 ¼ cup Colavita Double Concentrated Tomato Paste
 ¼ cup Vodka
 ⅓ cup minced Colavita Sun Dried Tomatoes in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (about 10 sun-dried tomatoes)
 ½ cup heavy cream
 ⅓ cup grated Parmigiano (24-year aged)
 12 oz Colavita Pennoni Lisci
1

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat Colavita olive oil. Add shallot, stirring often until translucent and light pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, right before it just begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt as desired.

2

Add tomato paste and cook until craggy pieces form in the oil and the raw flavor cooks out, 2 minutes.

3

At this point, add vodka and cook until it’s nearly evaporated and no aroma of alcohol persists, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, stirring, 1 minute. Turn heat to low and fold in heavy cream and Parmigiano cheese.

4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt and add pennoni lisci. Cook until nearly al dente. The pasta will be a bit firm but will continue to cook in the sauce for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove pasta to sauce with ½ c. pasta water. Continue cooking until the sauce coats the pasta, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4