Penne Sausages A La Vodka

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This recipe is an original creation specifically for the cooking contest. I used the mild italian sausages but you could increase the heat by using the spicy type & adding more cumin. I served it with caesar salad & garlic bread. My dh just loved the sauce & wants me to make this dish again!!!

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Steps

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Prick sausage casings several times& cook in lightly salted , boiling water for 3 minutes.

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Drain , cool& slice into rounds about 1 / 2 inch thick.

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Melt butter& oil in a very large skillet.

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Add sausages , onion & garlic.

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Cook on medium heat until sausages are lightly browned.

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Add peppers & zucchini & cook for 2 minutes.

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

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Add penne & cook , according to package directions , until al dente.

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Drain well.

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In the meantime , add tomato sauce , salt , pepper & cumin to the sausage mixture.

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Simmer , stirring occasionally , for about 6 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken.

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Add vodka & cook for another minute , stirring constantly.

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Add the cream , nutmeg& parmesan.

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Simmer for 2 minutes , stirring constantly.

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Add pasta to skillet.

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Toss or stir well and serve sprinkled with parsley & additional parmesan.

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Ingredients

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italian pork sausage, butter, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, red pepper, zucchini, tomato sauce, salt, white pepper, cumin, vodka, half-and-half cream, nutmeg, parmesan cheese, penne, parsley