Fusilli Pasta With Vodka Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fusilli (pasta)

1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. butter or margarine, divided

2/3 c. finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

2 c. sliced mushrooms

3/4 c. vodka

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. basil

1 c. heavy cream

1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp. chopped parsley

3 lg. tomatoes, chopped

Method

Cook fusilli according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter.

Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring 3 minutes.

Add mushrooms.

Cook 2 minutes longer.

Reduce heat.

Add vodka, salt, pepper, and basil.

Simmer 20 minutes or until thickened.

Stir in cream.

Cook 2 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Stir in cheese and parsley.

Drain fusilli.

Place in serving bowl.

Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and tomatoes.

Stir in sauce.

Makes 8 servings or could be doubled to serve 16 or more.

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