If your home is an alcohol-free zone like mine is, you may have assumed penne alla vodka was permanently off the menu. I definitely did until I tried this blush-colored, slightly sweet sauce that hits all the same notes without any of the booze. This makes enough sauce for 1 pound of pasta. If you are serving fewer people or want to save some to jumpstart another meal later, transfer half of the pureed sauce to a storage container and refrigerate for 3 or 4 days, or freeze for up to a month. This is a really nice date-night meal, because it feels a little bit more elegant than your typical red sauce.
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