VODKA CREAM PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

VODKA CREAM PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE image

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 links sweet Italian sausage, cut in bite size pieces
1 32 oz can Italian tomatoes with basil (I like Cento)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 cup vodka
1 cup cream
a large bunch of basil, roughly chopped or torn
olive oil
kosher salt
penne pasta

Steps:

Preheat large skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and add sausage to pre-heated pan. Brown sausage. Add onions and garlic and saute until translucent. Add tomatoes. Add vodka. Turn heat to a simmer. Break up tomatoes with a spoon or potato masher. In a separate saucepan, while sauce is simmering, bring water to boil for pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions. When pasta is done, Add cream to sauce and bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add basil and stir until just wilted. Serve over pasta, and don't forget the garlic toast!