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**Penne with Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce**

Don't let the Vodka scare you! This is a wonderful sauce!





List of Ingredients



• 1/4 cup olive oil
  
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  
• 1 (28oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  
• 3/4 tsp. salt
  
• 1 lb. penne pasta
  
• 2 Tbsp. vodka
  
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
  
• 1/4 cup parsley, fresh/chopped
  
• 2 Italian Sausages
  






Instructions



1. In a large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat.
   
2. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet; Cook, breaking up the meat until brown.
   
3. Add garlic and red pepper; cook until golden brown.
   
4. Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil.
   
5. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
   
6. Meanwhile, in large pot, cook penne as directed; Drain and return to pot.
   
7. Add vodka and heavy cream/sauce and bring to boil.
   
8. Stir sauce into cooked pasta and cook over low heat for 1 minute.
   
9. Stir in fresh parsley and serve.