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Doctoring Pasta Sauce

On lazy days when my family is in the mood for pasta I like to cut corners and buy a nicer brand pasta sauce instead of making my own which I normally like to do. Today I chose vodka sauce. I got the Gionatti's brand which is ok on it's own but close to perfect when I add a few dashes of some extra spice. I pour the sauce into a pot, I add herbs de Provence,  fresh garlic, red pepper flakes, a dash of cream, and strips of roasted red peppers. I let the sauce simmer as I sauté the chicken breast and boil water for the pasta. A quick and delicious meal made in under 30 minutes. Don't forget the crusty bread!

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  1. Amanda PottsMarch 10, 2019 at 8:13 PM

    Mmm... do you need an extra guest for dinner? Your description of how you doctor the sauce is rich in detail - and flavour. I can practically smell it from here... Love the addition of the crusty bread!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 10, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    Sounds delish!! 🍝

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  3. Elisabeth EllingtonMarch 12, 2019 at 5:30 PM

    This really does sound delicious! I much prefer a day where the sauce can simmer all afternoon, but this sounds like a very good second choice.

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