Vodka Pasta and Spinach Salad

So the pasta recipe is titled "You Won't Be Single For Long Vodka Cream Pasta" but seeing as I am happily married and I made additional changes, I shall now call this recipe "How to Stay Married Vodka Cream Pasta.

 

What you will need:

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp butter

2 garlic cloves minced

2 shallots minced

1 cup vodka

1 cup chicken broth

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

1 Tbsp. Thyme

12 oz penne rigate pasta

 

Put a large pot of water on to boil. Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Add oil, butter, garlic, and shallots. Gently saute garlic and shallots, 3 to 5 minutes. Add vodka and reduce by half, 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock and tomatoes. Bring sauce to a boil. Add cream, italian seasoning, and thyme. Drain cooked pasta and pour vodka cream sauce over the top. Serve with french bread!

  

 

Baby Spinach Salad

What you will need

8 oz baby spinach ( I got a mix of spinach and arugala)

1 cup mandarin oranges

1/2 cup chopped red onions

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

In a bowl, combine spinach, mandarin oranges, and onions. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over spinach! Bon Apetit!