Penna alla Vodka

My kids have been loving this recipe over our little stint at home.  Original Recipe HERE.

Ingredients:
16 oz penna pasta
2 T. butter
2 t. garlic
1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
28 oz can whole tomatoes
1/4 cup vodka
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
salt and pepper to taste
2 T. chopped parsley

Instructions:
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water til soft
2. Prepare the sauce. Melt butter in large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Place the tomatoes in a blender and puree until smooth. Pout tomato puree into the pan.
4. Add vodka to pan. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes over medium low heat.
5. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese and simmer another 5 minutes or until thickened. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Pour sauce over the pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley, parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (optional), then serve.

Enjoy!