Penne A La Vodka (with A Little Kick!)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 16 ounces penne pasta
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta until al dente, drain and reserve in a large serving bowl.
• 2 in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes. saute for 3 minutes.
• 3 pour in vodka and stir, then allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
• 4 add the tomatoes, then simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
• 5 add the cream and salt and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 6 add parmesan cheese and mix in thoroughly, then season with pepper to taste.
• 7 pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat well. serve immediately.