Karen's Creamy Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1/2 pound sweet italian sausage
• 1 (6 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• in a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown. mix in the roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and vodka, and bring to a boil. cook and stir 5 minutes, until most of the vodka has evaporated and mushrooms are tender.
• mix the tomatoes, half-and-half, and red pepper into the skillet. cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, 15 minutes. serve over the cooked pasta, and top with parmesan cheese.