Penne with Vodka Sauce

Yields:  6 servings

1/4 cup butter

1 medium onion, chopped

3 large garlic cloves, minced   

3 Tbsp minced parsley

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 cup vodka

1 -  14 oz can diced tomatoes

6 oz. heavy cream

1 tsp salt

1 lb. penne pasta

6 oz. parmesan cheese, grated

Melt butter in a sauce pot over medium heat.  Add onion, garlic and parsley.  Cook until translucent.

Add red pepper flakes and vodka.  Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.  Add tomatoes with juice.

Increase heat to high while breaking up tomatoes.  Cook for about 5 minutes.  Stir in cream and salt.

Cook until sauce thickens (approx 5 minutes).  Toss with cooked penne and sprinkle with cheese.