Vodka cream pasta

Vodka cream pasta - Ah, deliciousness!  Jar sauce can't even come close to homemade sauce.  Plus this recipe comes together in about 20 minutes so what are you waiting for?  Run to the kitchen!!!

Vodka Cream Pasta
1 pound penne rigate pasta
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 shallots - minced
4 garlic cloves - minced
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup chicken stock
14 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup heavy cream

4-6 basil leaves - thinly sliced across

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.

Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add in shallot and garlic and saute until shallot is translucent about 4 minutes.  Add in vodka and allow to simmer and reduce by half, about 3 minutes.  Add in chicken stock, tomatoes and salt.   Simmer together over  medium-low heat for 5 minutes.  Add in cream and reduce heat to low.  Add in cooked penne and toss to coat.  Add in most of the basil leaving a few strips to garnish each plate.

Serve hot with shredded Parmesan cheese and bread to mop up the sauce.

Enjoy!