ENTRÉES AND SIDES PENNE PASTA WITH SPICY VODKA TOMATO CREAM SAUCE Shaunita Lassiter, Lead Sale Associate Store 079, Chesapeake A classic cooking-with-alcohol dish. The vodka balances the sweet acidity of the tomatoes and the heat from red pepper flakes, while the cream adds to the richness and the Italian sausage practically burst with flavor. Mama mia! ▷ 1 BOX PENNE PASTA ▷ ¼ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ▷ MINCED GARLIC ▷ ½ TEASPOON CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES ▷ 1 28-OZ. CAN CRUSHED TOMATOES ▷ SALT ▷ 2 TABLESPOONS TITO'S VODKA ▷ ½ CUP HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM ▷ ¼ CUP CHOPPED PARSLEY ▷ SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE (MINIMUM OF 2 LINKS OR HALF A PACK, TO YOUR LIKING) ▷ SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage to skillet (if applicable, remove casing first). Cook, breaking up meat until brown. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for about another 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and salt to skillet with sausage mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add vodka and cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta. Toss for a minute or so. Stir and top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese to liking. SPIRITED VIRGINIA | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2021 21 Domaine de Canton Oven-Roasted Filet Mignonhttp://boldrock.com