Penne Alla Vodka

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Steps

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Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in an 8-quart pot over high heat.

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Pour the tomatoes and their liquid into the work bowl of a food processor.

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Using quick on / off pulses , process the tomatoes just until they are finely chopped.

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Stir the penne into the boiling water.

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Bring the water back to a boil , stirring frequently.

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Cook the pasta , semi-covered , stirring occasionally , until done , 8 to 10 minutes.

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Meanwhile , heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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Whack the garlic cloves with the side of a knife and add them to the hot oil.

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Cook , shaking the skillet , until the garlic is lightly browned , about 3 minutes.

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Lower the work bowl with the tomatoes close to the skillet and carefully slide the tomatoes into the pan.

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Bring to a boil , season lightly with salt and generously with crushed red pepper , and boil 2 minutes.

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Pour in the vodka , lower the heat so the sauce is at a lively simmer , and simmer until the pasta is ready.

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Just before the pasta.

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Ingredients

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salt, italian plum tomatoes, penne, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, hot red pepper, vodka, heavy cream, unsalted butter, fresh italian parsley, parmigiano-reggiano cheese