Zesty Vodka Pasta

Name: Zesty Vodka Pasta
Ingredients: 8 ounces Whole Foods Penne Rigate Pasta; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 tablespoon Butter; 3 Cloves of garlic, minced; 1/2 cup Chopped sweet onion (hold 1/4 cup in reserve); 1/4 cup Chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup Chopped celery; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes; to taste, Salt and Pepper; 1/2 quart Vodka Pasta Sauce (Bertolli); 1 cup Diced tomato; 2 tablespoons Capers; 1/4 cup Diced fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup Grated parmesan or asiago cheese

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces Whole Foods Penne Rigate Pasta
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Butter
3 Cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup Chopped sweet onion (hold 1/4 cup in reserve)
1/4 cup Chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup Chopped celery
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
to taste, Salt and Pepper
1/2 quart Vodka Pasta Sauce (Bertolli)
1 cup Diced tomato
2 tablespoons Capers
1/4 cup Diced fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup Grated parmesan or asiago cheese

Directions

1

Cook 8 ounces of pasta according to directions on the box.
2

Melt olive oil and butter in a medium sized skillet.
3

Saute minced garlic, sweet onion, red bell pepper and celery in skillet until translucent - then add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.
4

Once pasta is drained - add to skillet: vegetables, Vodka sauce, salt, pepper, tomatoes, uncooked onions, and capers - mix well over a low heat until warm.
5

Finish with fresh basil and cheese. Enjoy!