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Penne with Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 pounds ripe, fresh tomatoes, peeled & chopped (or 1
can tomatoes -- 15-16 ounces, preferably Muir Glen)
1/4 cup vodka
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 oz. penne pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup heavy cream
1-2 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade
freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano



Recipe



HEAT the oil & butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, vodka, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

ADD the cream to the tomato sauce, mix well, and raise the heat to medium. Adjust seasonings and continue cooking until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Add the basil & the drained pasta; mix well. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.