Penne With Vodka

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 lb. uncooked penne or ziti pasta
• 2 tbs butter or margarine
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbs chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbs chopped fresh basil
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Cracked black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Melt butter with oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes. Add red pepper. Remove from heat; stir in vodka. Return to heat; simmer 5 minutes.

3. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, and basil; simmer 5 minutes.

4. Stir in cream and salt; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in pasta; cook 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately.