Vodka Cream Pasta With Italian Sausage
- 5 links sweet Italian sausage, cut in bite size pieces
- 1 32 oz can Italian tomatoes with basil (I like Cento)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup cream
- a large bunch of basil, roughly chopped or torn
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- penne pasta
- Preheat large skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and add sausage to pre-heated pan. Brown sausage. Add onions and garlic and saute until translucent. Add tomatoes. Add vodka. Turn heat to a simmer. Break up tomatoes with a spoon or potato masher.
- In a separate saucepan, while sauce is simmering, bring water to boil for pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- When pasta is done, Add cream to sauce and bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add basil and stir until just wilted. Serve over pasta, and don't forget the garlic toast!
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/vodka-cream-pasta-with-italian-sausage-50103763 (may not work)