CIROC NATION: Penne with [Meyer] Lemon-Ciroc Sauce.

This is the perfect summer meal, don't let the addition of cream fool you.

Penne with [Meyer] Lemon-Ciroc Sauce
* you can absolutely substitute regular lemons if meyer lemons are out of season!

Penne (or any small pasta of your choice) - 1 box

[Meyer] Lemon-Ciroc Sauce

[Meyer] Lemons (the juice & zest) - 4 whole
Ciroc - 1/2 cup (use the rest of the bottle for cocktails, of course)
Heavy Cream - 2 cups
Pepper, black (cracked) - 1 tbsp
Parsley, fresh (chopped) - 1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese - 2 cups

Method:

1. Use box directions to cook pasta in salted boiling water.

2. Heat vodka & heavy cream in a saucepan until thick.

3. Add lemon zest and lemon juice, stir.

4. Add pepper, parsley, and parmesan (reserve some parsley and parmesan for garnish). Heat 30 seconds and remove from heat.

5. Toss drained pasta into sauce, garnish with reserved parmesan & parsley, and serve immediately.

This is one of those pasta dishes to use to impress your friends. Ciroc is the perfect Vodka to infuse into your cooking.

Please visit http://www.cirocvodka.com/ for cocktail ideas to go with your Ciroc night.



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