
Bloody Mary penne
https://www.coop.co.uk/recipes/bloody-mary-penne
Adding a splash of vodka intensifies the flavour of this pasta sauce
Each serving contains
% of adult’s reference intake | Carbohydrates per serving : 80g
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Co-op olive oil
- 4 celery sticks, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 x 400g cans Co-op chopped tomatoes
- 100ml Co-op Imperial vodka
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
- 400g dried Co-op Penne Rigate Quills
- 125g ball Co-op mozzarella, sliced
- Basil leaves, to serve
Method
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the celery and fry for 10 mins, until starting to soften
- Stir in the garlic and fry for another 2 mins, then add the tomatoes and vodka
- Cook for 10-15 mins, until reduced, stirring occasionally. Season, then add the Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce
- On another ring, cook the pasta quills according to the pack instructions, knocking 1 minute off the cooking time
- Drain and set aside, reserving a little of the cooking water
- Preheat the grill to high
- Stir the pasta into the sauce, along with a splash of the cooking water, and cook over a low heat for 2 mins
- Spoon into an ovenproof dish, top with the mozzarella slices and place under the grill for 5-6 mins, until the top is bubbling
- Scatter the basil leaves over the top to serve