Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce

I made this pink vodka sauce for my niece's baptism, and it was a huge hit — no leftovers! Optional ingredients include crushed red pepper flakes, sliced black olives, and roasted red pepper strips. You can also 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, sauté garlic in 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 the sauce into hot pasta.