Ingredients
2 ½ tbsp. unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 - 10 tomatoes
2 tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup vodka
Kosher salt (by taste)
1 tsp sugar
½ cup heavy cream
1 pound of penne or rigatoni
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
For serving
1 tbsp. fresh parsley or basil
Parmesan cheese by taste
Directions
Step 1
In a food processor puree the tomatoes and keep them for later.
Step 2
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions, save 1 cup of the pasta water- IT'S GOLD.
Step 3
Heat a pan on medium-high heat and add the butter and the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add the tomatoes, salt, and sugar and simmer for about 6 minutes and add the pasta water, and vodka and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir the heavy cream and parmesan and give it another 5 minutes.
Step 6
Mix the pasta with the sauce and serve with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
