Penne a La Vodka

This vodka cream pasta has rich flavor. I like to serve this with some crusty garlic bread. The recipe will make enough for four people.


Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• Sea salt & pepper
• 16 ounces penne rigate pasta
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions:

1. Heat a large skillet and add butter, garlic, and shallots. Saute for 5 minutes then add vodka and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and tomatoes then bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Season with salt & pepper.
2. In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta to al dente. Drain and set aside. 
3. Add heavy cream to sauce and bring to a boil then remove from heat. Toss hot pasta with sauce immediately. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and serve!