Vodka Sauce Parma Rosa

This is a great recipe I found on the Knorr web site. I made it last night and it is fabulous, fast and easy....I did add some roasted tomato slices as I some in my refrigerator....great side dish.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  large shallot, chopped
• 1  large garlic clove, chopped
• 2  tablespoons vodka
•  Knorr parma rosa sauce mix (1 pkg.)
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup  light cream or 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 8  ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained

Directions

1. In 3 quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook shallot, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in vodka and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Stir in parma rosa mix blended with milk and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese. Simmer 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened.
3. To serve, toss sauce with hot penne. Serve, if desired, with freshly ground pepper and additional grated parmesan cheese.