Penne in Vodka Sauce

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.