Penne alla Vodka

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 lb penne
• 2 Tbsp kosher salt, for the pasta water
• 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Before you start

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Directions

1. Cook 1 to 2 min until fragrant: olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes.
2. Add off the heat, simmer 2 min to reduce by half: step 1, vodka.
3. Simmer 10 min: step 2, crushed tomatoes, kosher salt.
4. Stir in, simmer 3 min: step 3, heavy cream, unsalted butter.
5. Boil until al dente, drain, saving 1/2 cup pasta water: penne, kosher salt.
6. Toss together, loosen with pasta water as needed: step 4, step 5, Parmesan, fresh basil.