Vodka sauce - Also from "For the Love of the Dish Day"

1 1/2 lbs fresh pasta
2 T butter
6 shallots
4 cloves of minced garlic
1 t red pepper flakes
6 - 14 oz cans of diced tomatoes
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups of your favorite vodka
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup torn fresh basil


Cook the shallots in the butter until softened about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and add the vodka, tomato's and salt to taste.

Simmer, stirring for 7 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until thick, about 3 minutes. Add parmesan and basil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Add pasta and toss. If your pasta is too thick, just add a little of the pasta water to loosen.

Serves 8