Penne a La Vodka

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 12 cup onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, crushed
• 14-12 cup marinara sauce, your favorite from a jar
• 14 cup vodka
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated
• kosher salt
• white pepper
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1. Bring a big pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
2. When boiling, add a good amount of salt to the water.
3. Add the penne to the pot.
4. Stir to separate.
5. Add a drizzle of olive or vegetable oil to keep the pasta from sticking together.
6. Cook the pasta as recommended on the package for al Dente.
7. Drain and keep warm.
8. Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat.
9. Add the olive oil and melt the butter with the oil.
10. Add the chopped onions to the oil and butter.
11. Saute for 3 minutes.
12. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, crushing the red pepper flakes in your fingers as you add them.
13. Saute for 1 minute.
14. Add the marinara sauce and mix well.
15. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
16. Add the vodka to the sauce.
17. Continue to simmer for about 3 minutes until the sauce is reduced and thick.
18. Stir the cream into the sauce.
19. Add a pinch of white pepper to taste.
20. When heated through, add the grated cheese.
21. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
22. Stir in the freshly chopped parsley.
23. Place in a large pasta serving bowl and serve with additional grated cheese.

olive oil, butter, onion, garlic, red pepper, marinara sauce, vodka, heavy cream, cheese, kosher salt, white pepper, penne pasta, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/penne-a-la-vodka-250726 (may not work)