Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce

I made this recipe for my niece's baptism, it was a huge hit, no leftovers! Optional ingredients include, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced black olives and roasted red pepper strips. Also, you can substitute the cheese of your choice for the mozzarella.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 728 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 cup vodka
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a large skillet, saute garlic in the butter. Add vodka and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Stir in heavy cream and heat thoroughly. Mix sauce into hot pasta.