Vodka Pasta

This classic vodka sauce has a little bit more vodka than you might be used to because it brings such great flavor. Leave the vodka out if you just want a tomato cream sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta, penne or rotini

• 1 stick of butter

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1 shallot, minced

• 3/4 cup vodka

• 1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.

2. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pan. Add the shallots and red pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the vodka and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes.

3. Add the tomatoes and cream and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. When the pasta is cooked drain and then fold in the pasta with the sauce and add the cheese.

Takes 15 minutes

Serves 4-6