Pena arrabbiata sweeney

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupButter
1mediumOnion; chopped
3largesGarlic Cloves; minced
½teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
½cupVodka;
1Stewed Tomatoes; or plum 14 oz can, cut up
6ouncesHeavy Cream
1teaspoonSalt
1poundsPenne Pasta
6ouncesParmesan Cheese; grated

Directions

Melt butter in a sauce pot over medium heat. Add Onion (diced) and garlic (minced) and chopped parsley. Cook to translucent. Add red pepper flakes and vodka. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice. Increase heat to high, while breaking up tomatoes with a spoon. Cook for about 5 Minutes. Stir in heavy cream and salt. Cook until sauce begins to thicken (approximately 5 minutes ) Toss with cooked Pena and sprinkle with Grated Parmesan Cheese and Serve.