Thursday, February 11, 2010

Vodka Sauce Parma Rosa

** I bought one of those Knorrs sauce mix packets at Super Target last week and used it to make our dinner tonight. It was REALLY good, easy, and everyone ate & enjoyed it.

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped (I just used onion)
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons vodka (I used chicken broth since I didn't have vodka)
Knorr parma rosa sauce mix (1 pkg.)
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup light cream or milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces pasta (I used Rigatoni), cooked and drained

Directions:
1. In 3 quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook shallot, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in vodka and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Stir in parma rosa mix blended with milk and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese. Simmer 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened.
3. To serve, toss sauce with hot pasta. Serve, if desired, with freshly ground pepper and additional grated parmesan cheese.

** I sauteed some chicken earlier and added that to it when I tossed everything together. Would also be good with shrimp.

** Mushrooms would be good in it too.

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