Name: Penne alla Vodka
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz penne pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 shallot, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup vodka; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add vodka and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked penne and toss to coat with the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.