Penne With Vodka Sauce



Number Of Serves:  Serves 6
Preparation Time: 30 min
Cooking Time: 2 hrs. 15 min



Ingredients
  1. 1 lb. of penne pasta
  2. 1 tbs. of olive oil
  3. 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  4. 1/2 cup of diced yellow onion
  5. 1 can (14.5 oz.) of crushed tomatoes
  6. 1 small can of tomato paste
  7. 1/3 cup of melted butter
  8. 3 to 6 oz. of vodka
  9. 3/4 cup of heavy cream
  10. 3 leaves of fresh basil




Procedure/Direction:
Saute garlic and onion in olive oil. Add tomatoes and paste.
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
After 1 1/2 hours, add melted butter, vodka and basil and cook for another 45 minutes.
Cook penne.
Add heavy cream to sauce and cook for another 15 minutes.
Strain penne and pour sauce over and serve.