15 Minute Vodka Sauce

By CandyH

Ingredients

• 13-1/4 ounces, weight Whole-wheat Thin Pasta
• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1/4 cups Vodka
• 28 ounces, fluid Crushed Tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
• 1/8 cups Heavy Cream
• 1-1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta until al dente, typically around 6 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, while pasta is boiling, heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add vodka and allow the alcohol to cook off, about 5 minutes. Add in crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Cook for 5 more minutes simmering lightly. Stir in heavy cream and basil and take off heat. Toss with cooked pasta.