Vodka Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

olive oil (enough to saute garlic in pan)
garlic, minced or crushed (3 to 4 cloves)
crushed tomatoes (1 can - 28 oz.)
1/4 c. vodka
1/3 c. heavy cream
basil to taste (approximately 1 tsp.)
salt to taste
pepper to taste
fresh mushrooms (1 carton, 8 to 11 oz.) (optional)

Preparation

Saute fresh mushrooms and garlic.
Add tomatoes, vodka, heavy cream, basil, salt and pepper.
Simmer for about 40 to 50 minutes, covered.
Serve over penne or large sized rigatoni pasta.