Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         penne or other
                        tubular pasta
   5      tablespoons   unsalted butter
     2/3  cup           vodka -- preferable
                        polish or russian
     1/4  teaspoon      hot red pepper flakes
                        OR more to taste
  16      ounces        Italian plum tomatoes
                        drained -- seeded
                        and pureed- -- (can use
     3/4  cup           ponni crushed
                        drained tomatoes)
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     3/4  cup           parmesan cheese -- grated

Preparation:

Preparation : In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne until al dente (tender but firm) for 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large non-corrodible skillet over moderate heat. Add the vodka and hot pepper and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the pureed tomatoes and cream and simmer 5 minutes longer. Season with salt. When the pasta is al dente, drain well and pour into the skillet with the hot sauce. Reduce the heat to low, ad the cheese and mix thoroughly. Serve with a salad and good bread (it's pretty rich and very potent). Serve 4 to 6