Penne with Vodka Sauce / Penne alla Vodka | Ciao Italia

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (or more if you wish),
• or hot red pepper paste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons capers in brine, drained and minced
• 2 cups pureed fresh or canned plum tomatoes
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 1 pound penne rigate or farfalle (butterfly pasta)
• Fine sea salt to taste
• 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water
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