Linguine With Vodka Cream Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces linguine, dry or fresh
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
1/2 cup vodka
19 fluid ounces plum tomatoes, drained,crush tomatoes
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Cook dry linguine in a large cooking pot according to package instructions.
If using fresh linguine, bring water to a rolling boil, add linguine and boil for about 6 to 8 minutes or until el'dente.
In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and hot red pepper flakes and saute' for 1 minute.
Add Vodka and cook until mixture is reduced 25%.
Add crushed tomatoes and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add parmesan cheese, heavy cream, salt and pepper, stir to mix well and cook for 1 minute.
Drain cooked linguine and add to a large mixing bowl.
Pour sauce over, toss to coat well.
Serve immediately.