Penne alla Vodka

Ingredients

• Kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 lb. penne
• ¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
• 12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1 (32-oz.) can whole, peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand
• ¹⁄₄ cup vodka
• ³⁄₄ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup parmesan
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Finely chopped parsley, to garnish

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat; add penne, and cook, stirring, until al dente, about 11 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium heat; add chile flakes and garlic, and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and vodka, and cook, stirring, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and cheese, season with salt and pepper, and stir until smooth. Drain pasta, and transfer to pan with sauce; toss pasta with sauce until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with parsley.