Penne Vodka

By Lynette7279

I started by sauteeing onion and garlic in butter.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1 pint heavy cream

Details

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in olive oil until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up a bit with fork. Stir in basil, salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Stir cream into sauce and cook 10 minutes more. Toss with hot pasta.