Penne Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pearl onions, minced
• 3/4 cup vodka
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 32 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 16 oz. penne pasta
• 20 basil leaves, shredded

Instructions:

1. Saute onion and garlic in butter and oil.
2. Add vodka and reduce to half, about 3 minutes.
3. Add chicken stock and tomatoes.  Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
4. Put penne on to cook, when done drain.
5. Stir cream into tomato mixture.  When it bubbles, remove from heat and add basil.