Saturday, February 05, 2005

Cheesefare Recipe: Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce

Penne with Vodka Sauce

1 lb. penne pasta
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
1 T butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 t parsley flakes
1/4 cup torn fresh basil or 1 T dried basil
1 t. crushed red pepper
1/4 c. Absolute Citron or another vodka
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Saute garlic in olive oil. Add butter and vodka, bring to boil and allow to cook for a minute, add red pepper , parsley, basil, and crushed tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Cook penne; drain.
Add heavy cream to sauce and cook for 2 minutes over low heat.
Toss penne with sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese.