Penne A La Russe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 box penne pasta
1/2 cup quality vodka
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
4 -6 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Preparation

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne for 20 minutes or until done to your taste.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan adding crushed peppers.
Cook for 1-2 minutes over medium heat.
Add vodka and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Add tomato sauce and mix thoroughly.
Add cream slowly being careful not to curdle it.
Bring sauce to a simmer slowly.
Drain pasta and add sauce mixing thoroughly.
Add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
Serve immediately.