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Penne alla Vodka

Serves : 4
Prep. Time : 0:25

4-6 cloves garlic - crushed
1 sm. onion - minced
2 Tbls. real butter OR olive oil
28 oz. can Italian style diced tomatoes
1/4 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 lb. box penne pasta - boiled in salt water, drained, kept warm

-Sauté the garlic and onion in butter or olive oil until soft, but not brown.
-Stir in the tomatoes and vodka and simmer for 10 minutes.
-Stir in cream and seasonings and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.
-Toss cooked pasta with the sauce and serve immediately.