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Penne with Tomato Cream




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


This favorite is a cinch to prepare at home. Don't hesitate to add the vodka. You won't taste it. It just melds the flavors.


List of Ingredients




1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/8to1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes in puree, coarsely chopped
3 tbsp. vodka (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 pkg. (16 oz.) penne or rotini
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced


Recipe



In nonstick 12 inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, cook until garlic is golden, about 30 seconds longer. Stir in tomatoes with their puree, vodka if using and salt. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce has thickened, 15-20 minutes. Stir in cream and peas, heat to boiling.

Meanwhile, in large saucepot cook pasta as label directs. Drain. In warm serving bowl, toss pasta with sauce and sprinkle with basil, makes 4 main dish servings.