Penne with Spicy Vodka Sauce

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Serves 4

Ingredients:

16 oz Prince^® Penne Rigate

2 Tbsps olive oil

2 shallot, minced

3 garlic cloves, smashed

3/4 cup vodka

1 can (14 oz.) tomato purée

3/4 cup heavy cream

coarse salt, optional

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 to 1 ½ cups of pasta water.

2. Add olive oil to a large pan, sauté shallots and garlic over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes; or, until shallots are translucent (do not burn garlic).

3. Add vodka, stir, and allow to reduce 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Stir in tomato puree and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Add more if you prefer a spicier sauce.

5. Add cooked pasta to sauce over low heat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

6. Remove from heat. If desired, add more salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.