Vodka Cream Pasta With Italian Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

5 links sweet Italian sausage, cut in bite size pieces

1 32 oz can Italian tomatoes with basil (I like Cento)

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 small onion, chopped

1 cup vodka

1 cup cream

a large bunch of basil, roughly chopped or torn

olive oil

kosher salt

penne pasta

Preparation

Preheat large skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and add sausage to pre-heated pan. Brown sausage. Add onions and garlic and saute until translucent. Add tomatoes. Add vodka. Turn heat to a simmer. Break up tomatoes with a spoon or potato masher.

In a separate saucepan, while sauce is simmering, bring water to boil for pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions.

When pasta is done, Add cream to sauce and bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add basil and stir until just wilted. Serve over pasta, and don’t forget the garlic toast!