Pasta alla Vodka

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This pasta alla vodka recipe is easy to put together for a delicious dinner. The penne swimming in vodka-infused tomato sauce is simply irresistible!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup vodka
1 pound penne pasta
1 pint heavy cream

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up with a fork. Stir in basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more.
2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
3 Stir cream into sauce; cook 10 minutes more. Toss with hot pasta.