Spicy Sausage Vodka Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon chili pepper (opt. for hotness)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 7-12 ounces hot Italian sausage (your preference of chunkyness)
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Bring large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook al dente.

2. 2

   In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casting from sausage and add to skillet. Cook breaking up the meat, until brown. Drain if necessary.

3. 3

   Add onions, garlic and red & chili pepper to and cook, stirring until garlic and onion are golden brown.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minute (cook longer to thicken).

5. 5

   Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer 30 more minute

6. 6

   Top plate of penne with craem sauce and add fresh parsely!