Pasta: Fettuccine alla Vodka

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound fettuccine

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté 1 to 2 minutes, just until golden.

2.Add vodka and tomatoes with their juice, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.

3.Add mascarpone cheese, basil, salt, and pepper; stir until thoroughly combined and cheese is melted.

4.Meanwhile, in a soup pot, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, return fettuccine to pot, and pour tomato and cheese mixture over it. Serve immediately.