Spicy Vodka Cream Pasta With Hot Sausage Recipe

Directions:

1. Slice sausage links into 1/2 inch rounds and brown for several minutes in a large sauté pan.
2. Add butter, garlic, and shallots. Sauté shallots for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add vodka and heat 4-5 minutes to reduce vodka by half.
4. Add marinara sauce, can tomatoes and red pepper. Bring sauce to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
5. While sauce is simmering, cook pasta until it is al dente.
6. Add cream into sauce and return to a boil.
7. Add drain pasta to the sauce and add the basil leaves.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.