Penne in Vodka Sauce

Not sure where I got this recipe, but it's easy and tasty. Plan ahead as you need to marinate the red peppers in vodka for 24 hours.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  dried red peppers
• 3⁄4 cup vodka
• 2 2⁄3 cups  whipping cream
• 10  tablespoons butter
• 6  ounces tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1  lb penne
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3  tablespoons fresh parsley
•  pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Soak red peppers in vodka for 24 hours.
2. Combine cream, butter and tomatoes in heavy large saucepan. Simmer until reduced by 1/3, about 12 minutes.
3. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and add to sauce. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Discard red peppers, and add vodka to pasta.
4. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Mix in 3/4 cup Parmesan and parsley.
5. Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan and pepper separately.