Vodka Pasta

From Eddy Burchell.

Ingredients

• Rigatoni or Penne noodles
• 8oz spicy Italian sausage
• 1 diced white onion
• 1/4 c vodka
• 28oz can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp curry powder (optional)
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flake (optional)
• 1-2 pieces of parmesan rind
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup cream

Steps

1. Cook noodles.
2. Brown Italian sausage.
3. Add diced onions and cook till translucent.
4. Add seasonings and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5. Add vodka and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add crushed tomatoes and parmesan rind.
7. Let simmer for 10-20 minutes.
8. Add cream till desired color (orange).
9. Remove parmesan rind.
10. Pour sauce over noodles and serve!