Pasta With Vodka * - cooking recipe

Ingredients

pinch of red pepper flakes
2 tsp. sweet butter
1/2 c. vodka
1 (28 oz.) can Italian crushed tomatoes
1/2 pt. heavy cream or half and half
5 to 10 fresh sliced basil leaves
3/4 c. grated fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 lb. tubular pasta (such as rigatoni or penne)

Preparation

Saute red pepper flakes in butter for about 1 minute.
Add vodka and bring to boil.
Lower heat; add tomatoes and simmer ten minutes.
Add cream and basil and simmer briefly.