Penne alla Vodka

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• Melt over medium heat:
• 3 tbs. butter
• Add:
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• Cook, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes and add:
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
• Cook, stir just until starting to color, about 1 minute. Stir in:
• 1 28 oz. can plum tomatoes, lightly drained and chopped by hand
• 1/4 ¼ cup vodka
• 1/4 ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
• Simmer 10 minutes, stir in:
• 1/2 ½ cup heavy cream
• Heat through. Stir in:
• 12 fresh basil leaves, optional
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Toss pasta with the warm sauce. Grated cheese is not usually served with this dish.