Fusilli (pasta) with vodka sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Fusilli (pasta)
¼ cup Plus 2 tbsp. butter or margarine; divided
⅔ cup Finely chopped onion
1 Clove garlic; minced
2 cups Sliced mushrooms
¾ cup Vodka
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
¼ teaspoon Basil
1 cup Heavy cream
⅓ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Chopped parsley
3 larges Tomatoes; chopped

Directions

Cook fusilli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt ¼ 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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