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Rosebud's Farfalle alla Vodka

- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
This recipe comes from one of Mr. Food's favorite Chicago restaurants. It's a true Italian specialty and, when you can't get to Chicago for the original, our easy version will be showing up on your table at home.
What You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
- 12 ounces bow tie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute 1 to 2 minutes, just until browned. Add vodka and tomatoes with their juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return pasta to its cooking pot then cover to keep warm.
- Add remaining ingredients to tomato mixture and stir until thoroughly combined and the cheese is melted.
- Pour over pasta and stir until combined, rewarming over low heat, if necessary. Serve immediately.
Note
Mascarpone cheese is a soft, sweet Italian cheese, similar in consistency to cream cheese. You can find it with the imported cheese in the deli department of your supermarket.
Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 663
- Calories from Fat 270
- Total Fat 30g 46 %
- Saturated Fat 8.1g 41 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 14g 29 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 28mg 9 %
- Sodium 829mg 35 %
- Total Carbohydrates 74g 25 %
- Dietary Fiber 7.0g 28 %
- Sugars 10g 0 %
britathrt 2083188
Sep 16, 2015
I had no Marscarpone, the softened cream cheese hint worked wonderfully...although I did add some minced onion as well. A nice salad, some garlic rolls and our meal was completeOK we had Gelato for dessert too!!
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1950carrie 6574293
Sep 12, 2013
Thanks grannyblu, I had no idea what marcapone is....
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khanneegirl 1260832
Sep 11, 2013
New England Girl....I agree with you; my husband is 100% Italian, born in Napoli, Italy and I would be teased so much (in a good way!) if I misspelled anything Italian, especially a word such as marScapone! :)
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New England girl
Jan 01, 2013
I think both of you need to check your spelling.
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Paulzee
Dec 31, 2012
Sounds WAY too sweet with the marcapone!
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grannyblu
Jan 01, 2013
Use a package of regular softened cream cheese To soften. unwrap and place on plate put in microwave 20 seconds then add to recipe Works like a charm and ream cheese is an excellent sourse for marcapone!
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