Penne alla Vodka

Method

1. 1

   Gather ingredients: 5.7 l water, 1 tbsp salt, 800 g tomatoes, 450 g penne, 60 ml olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp crushed red pepper, 120 ml vodka, 120 ml cream, 30 g butter, 15 g parsley, 100 g cheese. Tools: 8-quart pot, food processor, large skillet, knife, wire skimmer, wooden spoon.

2. 2

   Bring 5.7 l of salted water to a boil in an 8-quart pot over high heat.

3. 3

   Pulse tomatoes in food processor until finely chopped but not aerated.

4. 4

   Add penne to boiling water and cook until al dente, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat olive oil in skillet. Whack garlic cloves and brown them in oil for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Slide tomatoes into skillet. Bring to boil, season with salt and red pepper, and boil for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add vodka to the sauce and simmer at a lively pace.

8. 8

   Remove garlic cloves. Stir in cream and butter until incorporated.

9. 9

   Transfer pasta to skillet. Add parsley and boil until sauce clings to pasta. Adjust salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Remove from heat, toss with 100 g cheese. Serve immediately.