Penne Ala Vodka
 

A simple, straightforward, tasty, filling dish.

Ingredients

• two tablespoons olive oil
• two cloves garlic, minced
• 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1/2 cup basil
• salt, pepper to taste
• 1 /4 cup vodka
• one pound penne
• one pint heavy cream
• chicken breast, cut in strips (about 1/2 per person, optional)

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic and chicken (optional) in olive oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up a bit with fork*. Stir in basil, salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. Stir cream into sauce and cook 10 minutes more. Toss with hot pasta.

*if you don't feel like breaking up the whole tomatoes, you can use a can of minced tomatoes. 12 oz, I believe.:oogle:

Anyway, enjoy!:)

sounds great, I'd do shrimp instead of chicken, but good either way.

Sounds delicious, and a good vodka sauce is so delicate. I would recommend San Marino tomatoes, most grocery stores will carry whole canned san marino's. They are worth the extra cost.

I would've added shrimp, but I'm kind of allergic to shellfish.:expressionless:

Thanks for the recipe Pogue; I'll try it over the weekend after picking up the ingredients.

BTW - I ,too, am allergic to the shellfish. :p