Title: Penne in Vodka Sauce
Categories: Pasta Italian
Yield: 4 Servings

2		Dried red peppers
3/4	c	Vodka
2 2/3	c	Whipping cream
10	tb	Butter
6	oz	Tomato, fresh ripe; peeled, seeded & chopped
1	lb	Penne
3/4	c	Parmesan; grated
3	tb	Parsley, fresh; minced
		Pepper; to taste

Soak red peppers in vodka for 24 hours.

Combine cream, butter and tomatoes in heavy large saucepan. Simmer until reduced by 1/3, about 12 minutes. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and add to sauce. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Discard red peppers, and add vodka to pasta. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Mix in 3/4 cup Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan and pepper separately.

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