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Penne With Vodka
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 pound uncooked penne or ziti pasta
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 cup vodka
1 (14 1/2-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
cracked black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter with oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and sauté 5 minutes. Add red pepper. Remove from heat; stir in vodka. Return to heat; simmer 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, and basil; simmer 5 minutes.
4. Stir in cream and salt; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in pasta; cook 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately.
5. *Chicken broth may be substituted.
By RecipeOfHealth.com