Penne alla Vodka

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Basil, fresh
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 Shallot, minced (about 1/3 cup, large

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Penne pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/4 cup Vodka

• Other

  • 2 14.5-ounce cans Hunt's petite diced tomatoes

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 14.5-ounce cans Hunts Petite Diced Tomatoes
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 large shallot, minced (about ⅓ cup)
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup vodka
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Start water boiling, add enough salt to make water taste briny and cook penne according to package instructions
• While pasta water is heating up, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic and shallots and cook till soft. Add tomatoes and their juices plus crushed red pepper flakes, sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a few minutes. Add vodka and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes (longer if you want to ensure all alcohol has evaporated). Stir in cream and basil, then add drained pasta. Mix in Parmesan. Gently heat until sauce is hot.
• Serve immediately. Pass extra Parmesan to top pasta if desired.