Penne and Vodka Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound Penne Pasta
• 1 jar Tomato Sauce
• 1/2 cup Vodka
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the penne pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
3. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
5. Add the tomato sauce and vodka and stir to combine.
6. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
7. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
8. Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Vodka sauce is a popular Italian-American dish.
• It is also known as "pink sauce" due to its pink-ish hue.
• The vodka in the sauce helps to bring out the flavors of the tomato sauce.
• The dish is often served with penne pasta.