Vodka Cream Pasta with Italian Sausage

• From: Eclectic Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs olive oil

• 5 links sweet Italian sausage, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1/2 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 1 32 oz can Italian tomatoes with basil

• 1 cup vodka

• 1 cup cream

• 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste

• 1 pinch pepper, or to taste

• 1 large bunch basil, roughly chopped

• 1 package penne pasta

A classic that will warm anyone's heart—perfect for a romantic dinner.

Directions

• Preheat large skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and add sausage to pre-heated pan. Brown sausage.
• Add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent.
• Add tomatoes and vodka. Turn heat to a simmer. Break up tomatoes with a spoon or potato masher.
• Add cream, salt, and pepper to sauce and bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add basil and stir until just wilted.
• While sauce is simmering, bring water to a boil for pasta in a separate saucepan. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Serve sauce over pasta and don't forget the garlic toast!