Pasta alla Vodka

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 0.25 cup vodka
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1 pint heavy cream

Steps

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up with a fork. Stir in basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in vodka and cook 15 minutes more.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
3. Stir cream into sauce; cook 10 minutes more. Toss with hot pasta.