Ingredients:

• 16 oz penne
• 5 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 28 oz can plum tomatoes, crushed and undrained
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Pepper

Directions:

• Cook pasta until al dente, drain and place in a bowl
• Heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Saute for 3 minutes
• Stir in vodka and simmer for 5 minutes
• Add tomatoes. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid evaporates
• Stir in cream and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently
• Add parmesan cheese, mixing well. Season with pepper to taste
• Pour sauce over pasta, tossing to coat. Serve warm.