Paccheri Alla Vodka

Ingredients:

½ large can of plum tomatoes
½ quart heavy cream
1 pound pasta (or penne)
¼ cup vodka or less depending on your taste
3 Tbs butter
2 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
Salt & pepper
½ cup or more of parmesan cheese

Directions:

(Note: Stir sauce continuously throughout this process.)

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and add salt. In a large skillet heat butter (careful not to burn) and then add heavy cream. Add mozzarella in pieces (a few at a time) making sure they blend in the cream sauce. In a separate pan simmer the tomatoes without any spices or oil. Add tomato to cream sauce a little at a time (after the mozzarella has totally been blended).Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Add vodka, salt to your taste, and a few grinds of pepper. Add the pasta and briefly toss in the pan to blend with sauce. Serve with parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Chef's note:

You can substitute penne if desired.