Attack Of The Killer Tomato Sauce With Penne Recipe

Ingredients for Attack Of The Killer Tomato Sauce With Penne

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Olive Oil
• 28 ounces fresh tomatoes, cored and diced (or 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes)
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Hot Red Pepper Flakes
• Penne
• Italian Parsley
• 1/4 cup vodka
• Heavy Cream
• Coarse Salt

How to Make Attack Of The Killer Tomato Sauce With Penne

1. Mince the garlic.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet (at least 12 inches) over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
4. If using fresh tomatoes, dice them into 1-inch pieces.
5. Add diced or crushed tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
7. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
8. Reduce heat under the tomato sauce to low and let it simmer.
9. Add penne pasta to boiling water and cook for 8-11 minutes, or 1 minute less than al dente, according to package directions.
10. While pasta cooks, coarsely chop the parsley.
11. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce.
12. Add the vodka and stir well. Increase heat to medium.
13. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon to coat the pasta.
14. Stir in the heavy cream and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
15. Cook for 30 seconds, allowing the cream to be absorbed into the pasta.
16. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
17. Serve immediately.