Fettuccine Alla Vodka 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup vodka 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound fettuccine In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, just until golden.
Add the vodka and the tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the mascarpone cheese, basil, salt, and pepper; stir until thoroughly combined and the cheese is melted. Meanwhile, in a soup pot, cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Drain, return the fettuccine to the pot, and pour the tomato and cheese mixture over it. Serve immediately. -- Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore