Title: PENNE IN VODKA SAUCE
Categories: Pasta, Italian
     Yield: 4 servings

     2    Dried red peppers
   3/4 c  Vodka
 2 2/3 c  Whipping cream
    10 T  Butter
     6 oz Tomato, fresh ripe; peeled,
          -seeded & chopped
     1 lb Penne
   3/4 c  Parmesan; grated
     3 T  Parsley, fresh; minced
          Pepper; to taste

 Soak red peppers in vodka for 24 hours.

 Combine cream, butter and tomatoes in heavy large saucepan.  Simmer
 until reduced by 1/3, about 12 minutes.  Cook pasta according to
 directions.  Drain and add to sauce.  Boil 1 minute, stirring
 constantly.  Discard red peppers, and add vodka to pasta.  Simmer until
 sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.  Mix in 3/4 cup
 Parmesan and parsley.  Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan
 and pepper separately.