Ludicrously easy and endlessly tasty, this penne makes use of the flavours from the sausages so that no other flavourings are necessary. I used Eumundi Smokehouse sausages in a variety of flavours as I had purchased some Chorizo, Russian Farmers and Kasana although feel free to use just one of course.
Vodka Cream Penne with chorizo
An original recipe by Not Quite Nigella
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon of oil for frying
- 1 Chorizo sausage sliced and cut into bite sized pieces
- 100ml cream (or low fat evaporated milk)
- 250g penne pasta
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup vodka
1. Boil penne in plenty of salted boiling water until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, fry onion in some oil in a large saucepan until it starts to get soft, then add sliced chorizo and cook both until chorizo is browned on edges.
3. Add peas, cream and vodka and cook for a few minutes.
4. Drain pasta and tip this in the saucepan and coat the penne with the creamy vodka laced sauce.
5. Serve in warmed plate with a grind of cracked black pepper. You shouldn’t need much salt if any, the chorizo is usually very flavoursome with garlic and salt.
Serves 2 fairly hungry people or one very hungry husband.
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Made this Saturday night and absolutely loved it. I think the chorizo I used wasn’t garlicky enough, so will add a bit extra next time if I get the same brand chorizo. Was even thinking of adding some chopped semi-dried tomatoes. Had them here and didn’t use, but hubby and I discussed and he thought would be a good idea.
Thanks again for a yummy dinner.
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