Vegetarian Penne alla Vodka

Method

• step 1

  Roughly dice onion and garlic, set aside. Roughly dice tomatoes. Do not deseed. Set aside.

• step 2

  Fill a large pot three quarters of the way with water. Add 1 tsp salt, bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the penne to the water and cook according to the packaging, usually 9 to 11 minutes.

• step 3

  While waiting for the water to boil, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and onions. Heat over medium heat 5-8 minutes until slightly softened, stirring frequently.

• step 4

  Add tomatoes to saucepan, cook 5 more minutes.

• step 5

  Reduce heat to medium. Add vodka to the saucepan and reduce for 15 minutes.

• step 6

  Reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in heavy cream and pasta sauce. Heat through.

• step 7

  Serve over the cooked penne with sliced bread.