Penne With Vodka And Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 T butter

1 T olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 28-oz. can Italian plum tomatoes, drained, seeded, chopped

1 C whipping cream

1/4 C vodka

1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper

1 pound penne pasta

Freshly grated Parm

Minced fresh chives

Preparation

Melt butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over med. heat. Add onion & saute til translucent, about 8 mins. Add tomatoes & cook til almost no liquid remains in pan, stirring freq., about 25 mins. Add cream vodka & red pepp & boil til thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 mins. Season to taste with s & p. (sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover & refrig.)

Cook pasta til al dente. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Bring sauce to simmer. Pour over past & toss well. Sprinkle w/Parm, chives & serve.