Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce

By OLLY

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb uncooked penne pasta
• 1 T olive oil
• 1/2 c finely chopped onion
• 1 teas salt, divided
• 1/4 teas crushed red pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 c vodka
• 1/4 c fat free less sodium chicken broth
• 1 14/5 oz can diced tomatoes,undrained
• 1/4 c whipping cream
• 3 T thinly sliced fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion to pan; saute until tender. Add 1/4 teas salt, pepper, and garlic; saute 1 1 minute. Add vodka; bring to boil. Reduce heatm, and simmer 3 minute or until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in 1/2 teas salt, broth, and tomatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer 8 minutes. Place tomatoe mixture in blender. Cover with lid with center removed to allow steam to escape; Cover with clean towel and blen until smooth. Return tomato mixture to pan and stir in cream. Cook 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta, remaining 1/4 teas salt and basil.