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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tabelspoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 28 ounces San Marzano tomoates
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoomn unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to al dente package instructions, 11 to 13 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain pasta.
Step 2
In a large skillet, large enough to hold all of the cooked pasta, over medium heat, add olive oil, onions and garlic. Sautee until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the tomatoes, vodka, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until the alcohol burns off. Stir in heavy cream and butter.
Step 4
Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss the pasta in the sauce over high heat until well coated. Add a little of the cooking water if the sauce is too thick.
Step 5
Top with Parmesan and parsley and mix gently.
Step 6
Serve immediately.