Penne With Creamy Vodka Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces penne pasta
2 (26 ounce) jars prego pasta sauce (Chunky Tomato, Onion & Garlic flavor)
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon butter
salt & pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain well. Return pasta to the saucepot, add salt & pepper to tast and 1 tablespoons butter.
In a 1 1/2 quart saucepan, stir the pasta sauce, vodka, basil, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and gently stir in the cream.
Pour the sauce over the paste. Toss to coat.
Spoon pasta into a serving bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Serve with additional cheese, if desired.