Vodka Cream Pasta

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 12 oz. pasta, such as penne rigate
• 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
• crusty bread

Preparation

Step 1

Using large skillet, add oil,m butter, garlic and shallots. Gently saute garlic and shallots, 3-5 minutes to develop their sweetness. Add vodka, Reduce vodka by half, about 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock and tomatoes. Bring sauce to a bubble, then reduce heat to simmer. season with salt and pepper.

While sauce simmers, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, a bit firm to the bite. While pasta cooks, prepare your salad or other side dishes.

Stir cream into the vodka sauce. When sauce returns to a bubble, remove form heat. Drain pasta. Toss hot pasta with sauce and basil leaves. Serve immediately. along with crusty bread.