Pennestroika penne with vodka and spicy tomato cream sauc

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupExtra virgin olive oil
2largesGarlic cloves minced
¼teaspoonCrushed red pepper flakes
pinchOf salt
15ouncesCan diced tomatoes
8ouncesPenne or similar pasta
½cupHeavy cream or half and half
2tablespoonsVodka
¼cupChopped parsley

Directions

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. In unheated large skillet combine oil, garlic, peppers and pinch of salt. Stir to coat with oil. Cook over moderate heat till garlic is golden. Stir in tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile boil water and cook pasta al dente. Add drained pasta to skillet with tomato sauce. Add vodka and toss. Add cream and toss. Cover and reduce heat to low. Let sit Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #296 Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 17:29:09 -0500 From: Walt Gray <waltgray@...>