PENNE A LA VODKA II

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This is an easy recipe. The sauce can be made while you cook the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by LIAROSE

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
½ cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup vodka
1 pound penne pasta
1 pint heavy cream

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 108.7 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 221.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g