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Penne with Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce


Ingredients
 1/4 cup olive oil
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
 1 (28oz.) whole peeled plum tomatoes, crush by hand or with food processor
 3/4 tsp. salt
 1 lb. penne pasta
 2 Tbsp. vodka
 1/2 cup heavy cream
 1/4 cup basil, fresh/chopped
 4 Italian Sausages

Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat.
2. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet; Cook, breaking up the meat until brown.
3. Add garlic and red pepper; cook until golden brown.
4. Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or longer.
6. Meanwhile, in large pot, cook penne as directed; Drain and return to pot.
7. Add vodka and heavy cream to sauce and bring to boil.
8. Stir sauce into cooked pasta and cook over low heat for 1 minute.
9. Stir in fresh basil and serve.