Penne with Grilled Chicken and Vodka Sauce
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Penne with Grilled Chicken and Vodka Sauce a try. One serving contains 668 calories, 22g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. If you have olive oil, onion, penne pasta, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the vodka you could follow this main course with the Vodka Slush as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 6-7 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, vodka, and crushed red pepper, then bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
Add half-and-half, and cook until sauce reduces, 5 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
Place 2/3 cup pasta in a bowl and top with 1/2 cup vodka sauce.
Arrange 2 ounces grilled chicken on top of pasta and garnish with chopped basil.