Vodka Cream Penne

1 Tbs olive oil

1 Tbs butter

2 cloves garlic - minced

2 shallots - minced

1 c vodka

1 c chicken stock

1 can crushed tomatoes

Salt and pepper

16 oz penne pasta

1/2 c heavy cream

20 leaves fresh basil - shredded or torn

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• Heat a large skillet over moderate heat.
• Add oil, butter, garlic and shallots. Gently saute shallots for 3-5 minutes to develop their sweetness.
• Add vodka to the pan. Reduce vodka by half, this will take 2-3 minutes.
• Add chicken stock, tomatoes. Bring sauce to a bubble and reduce heat to simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
• While sauce simmers. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until cooked to aldente.
• Stir cream into sauce. When sauce returns to a bubble remove it from heat.
• Drain pasta. Toss hot pasta with sauce and basil leaves.
• Pass pasta with crusty bread.

NOTE: Serve with Crusty bread for passing