1 lb. penne pasta
5 Tbsp unsalted butter
2/3 cup vodka
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 can (16 oz.) plum tomatoes, drained seeded and pureed
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup heavy cream
In large pot, cook pasta al dente. In a saucepan, melt butter over moderate heat, add vodka and hot pepper and simmer 2 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes and cream and simmer 5 minutes longer. Season with salt.
Drain cooked pasta and pour into pan with pink vodka sauce. Reduce heat to low, add cheese and mix thoroughly. P{our into heated bowl and serve at once.