Penne in Vodka Cream Sauce

Penne in Vodka Cream Sauce

4 ~ 12 oz packages of penne rigatoni

salt

2 T. butter

1/4 cup olive oil

1 shallot, diced

1 small bulb of garlic, diced

1 cup vodka

3 ~ 28oz cans of crushed tomatoes

salt/pepper

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

1 handful of chopped fresh basil

~Put on a large pot of water to boil.

~ In a large skillet, melt butter and add olive oil over medium heat. Saute shallots till tender. Add garlic and saute a few more minutes. Add vodka. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, till reduced about half. Add canned tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.

~ salt boiling water then add pasta. stir occasionally and cook till al dente.

~~ Right before pasta is done, add cream to tomato sauce mix.
Stir well then add the cheese and basil. Simmer a few more minutes.

~~ Drain pasta really well. Add to sauce and stir well.

~~ Season with more freshly ground pepper.

***This served 12 people....with room for seconds and thirds.***