Penne Pasta with Vodka Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp Metropolitan Market Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Metropolitan Market Tomato Sauce
• 3/4 cup whipping cream or half-and-half
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 box (8 oz) Metropolitan Market penne pasta
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 cup Parmesan, Asiago, or Pecorino cheese, grated, divided

Directions:

1. Place a medium, deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Stir in vodka and tomato sauce and simmer over low heat 5 minutes.
2. Stir in cream, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm while cooking pasta.
3. Cook penne in a large pot of boiling, salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup water. Drain.
4. Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss with tomato sauce, basil and 1/2 cup cheese. Add pasta water if needed.
5. Serve warm, sprinkled with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.