Spicy Penne Alla Vodka

From the kitchen of: Ava Dankenbrink

Ingredients

8 ounces of fresh rigatoni pasta

1/4 cup olive oil

1 clove of garlic, diced

1/4 yellow onion, diced

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 tablespoon vodka

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon butter

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Boil a large pot of water and add rigatoni pasta. Cook according to package directions. (Reserve one cup of the pasta water before draining)

2. In a large saucepan, add olive oil and heat the stove at medium heat. When the oil is hot, add garlic and onion to the pan. Cook until soft.

3. Add the tomato paste to the pan and cook for a few minutes until it darkens in color.

4. Pour the vodka into the pan and cook until the alcohol has a chance to burn off.

5. dd in heavy cream, red pepper flakes, and finally season with salt and pepper to complete the sauce.

6. Add pasta, reserved pasta water, and butter into the sauce. Stir until all the pasta is nicely coated.

7. Add parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately.