Taking Penne Vodka , Apple Zeppolini to the South

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Penne Vodka Sauce 

Ingredient list:

Unsalted butter

Shallots

Vodka

Whole plum tomatoes

Heavy cream

Grated - Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil

Penne pasta

Vodka Sauce Recipe

4oz unsalted Butter

3-4 shallots depending on size (sliced thin)

1/2 Cup vodka

1 -28 ounce can of plum tomatoes or crushed tomatoes

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

-In heavy bottom saucepan melt butter & cook shallots on med heat until shallots become translucent

-Pour in Vodka & light flame until alcohol burns off scraping the pan for any cooked bits of shallot

-Add tomatoes, bring to boil then simmer, breaking apart tomatoes as they cook or can be added already broken up, cook for about 5-7 mins

-with an emulsion blender blend tomato sauce until smooth

-Add heavy cream, bring to boil then simmer until cream starts to thicken and reduce a bit

-Add Parmesan cheese continue stirring until smooth -serve over pasta garnish with fresh basil & added Parmesan cheese