Penne a la Vodka II

This is an easy recipe. The sauce can be made while you cook the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes


• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil


• salt and pepper to taste


• 1/4 cup vodka


• 1 pound penne pasta


• 1 pint heavy cream

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in olive oil until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up a bit with fork. Stir in basil, salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more.


2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.


3. Stir cream into sauce and cook 10 minutes more. Toss with hot pasta.

Penne a la Vodka II