Vodka pasta

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Ingredients
1 pound	uncooked penne or ziti pasta
2 tablespoons	butter
	margarine, alternative
2 tablespoons	olive oil
1 medium	onion, diced
3	garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon	dried crushed red pepper
1 cup	vodka
1 (14 1/2-oz.) can	crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon	chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon	chopped fresh basil
1 cup	whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon	salt
3/4 cup	freshly grated Parmesan cheese
	Cracked black pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter with oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and sauté 5 minutes. Add red pepper. Remove from heat; stir in vodka. Return to heat; simmer 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, and basil; simmer 5 minutes.
4. Stir in cream and salt; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in pasta; cook 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately.
*Chicken broth may be substituted.

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