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Friday, January 29, 2010

Penne Alla Vodka



Ingredients

2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
1 tsp. crushed Red Pepper
1/2 cup Vodka
1 can 14.5 ounce chopped Tomatoes
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
3 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
3 medium Shallots chopped (or 1 large onion)
Salt to taste
1 pound of penne pasta



Directions
In medium saucepan on low heat, melt butter.  Add crushed red pepper and Shallots (or onions) until translucent, add vodka and bring to a simmer.
Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes.  Add tomatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, add heavy cream, stir over low heat for 2-4 minutes.  Boil pasta according to directions on the package, and strain. 
Add a 1-2 laddles of the vodka sauce to coat the pasta, add cheese (to taste) and parsley.   
Serve immediately.