Spicy Sausage Pasta in Vodka Sauce

Spicy Sausage Pasta in Vodka Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Spicy Sausage Brats
• 12 oz Bowtie Pasta (feel free to substitute Penne)
• 3 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion, Chopped
• 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
• Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 14.5 oz Cans Diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 Cup Vodka
• 3/4 Cup Heavy Cream

Spicy Sausage Pasta in Vodka Sauce Directions:

1. Boil some salted water in saucepan and cook for approximately 6 minutes, until cooked firm.
2. In a separate skillet, cook your spicy sausage brats in your olive oil on med-high heat until cooked (no pink).
3. Add onions and garlic to your cooked sausage.  Cook until soft and the onions will have a transparent look.
4. Drain and then add the pasta to your skillet with the sausage, garlic, & onion.
5. Add tomatoes and cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Add a dash (or more if a spicier pasta is desired)
7. Add vodka and cook about 4 minutes until sauce is reduced approximately by half.
8. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 4 minutes as the sauce thickens.
9. Remove from heat and stir.
10. Serve in pasta bowl.
11. Add cheese and basil to garnish, if desired.

Notes for Simply Vodka’s Spicy Sausage Pasta in Vodka Sauce:

• Vodka sauce is much easier to make than people realize – impress your guests with this dish
• Do not overcook your pasta in the boiling water as you are going to continue cooking it with the other ingredients
• Our images may appear slightly more orange – this is due to us using some canned diced tomatoes from heirloom tomatoes that were orange-red.