Creamy and cheesy tomatoes, vodka and garlic give this sauce a special flavor.
INGREDIENTS (for 7 servings):
- 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup vodka
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 pint heavy cream
PREPARATION:
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.
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.