Penne with Vodka Sauce

This is a modified version of a famous Rachel Ray recipe, (yes, I'm admitting that up front), and I like it because it is easy, quick and very reliable.

Penne with Vodka Sauce


Nouns-
1 pound penne pasta, prepared
5 shallots or one onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp butter
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup vodka
4-6 ounces heavy cream
10 fresh basil leaves, torn or cut into thin ribbons

Verbs-
Saute the shallots and garlic in the butter over medium high heat until the shallots are translucent.  Add the chicken stock and simmer until reduced by half.  Add the vodka and simmer until reduced by by half.  Add the tomatoes and simmer about 10 minutes.  Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream, stirring to combine.  Toss with the prepared pasta until coated.  Sprinkle with the basil and serve.  Yum!