Boozy Dinner - Penne Alla Vodka

Last night, I decided to make a warm and comforting Italian meal: Penne Alla Vodka!

PROS:

• easy and simple to make
• you do not have to wait around for 5 hours while it simmers ;-) 
• 30 minute meal

CONS:

• carbs
• heavy cream 

This was my heavy, unhealthy meal for this week. But let me say this: IT WAS SO WORTH IT! Penne alla vodka is also pretty cheap to make, as long as you have booze already in your liquor cabinet. I was able to get the pasta for $.79, canned crushed tomatoes $1.25, onion $.42, garlic $.10, and heavy cream $1.59. I used dried Italian Seasoning herbs that I already have on hand (my spice rack for a future post) and one tablespooon of extra virgin olive oil. Overall, this meal cost me $4.15, at $1.04 per person.

This recipe has been in my family for 16 years or so. My brother got it from a chef from a restaurant that has closed down. Since then, my mom tweaked it and taught me how to make it. I continue to tweak it to suit my taste buds :-P