Creamy Pasta in Vodka Sauce

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 plump, fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• Sea Salt
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 lb Penne
• 1/4 Cup Vodka
• 1 Cup heavy cream or substitute evaporated skim milk
• 1/4 Cup fresh flat leaf parsley leaves, snipped with scissors

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet large enough to hold the paste later on, over medium heat, combine the oil, garlic, crushed red pepper and pinch of salt, stirring to coat with the oil. Cook until the garlic turns golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, directly from the can, stirring and cooking for about 15 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.
Meanwhile, cook penne al dente, drain an add to the same. Toss the pasta to mix well and add Vodka. Toss again, then add the cream and toss. Cover, reduce heat to low and let rest for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the parsley and toss again. Serve immediately. Cheese is usually not served with this dish.