Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2        tablespoons  butter
  3             cloves  garlic -- minced
  1           teaspoon  oregano
  1           teaspoon  rosemary
  1              small  onion -- chopped
  1                can  Italian plum tomatoes (16 ozs) -- chopped
                        (save liquid)
     1/2           cup  Absolut Pepper vodka
     1/2      teaspoon  cayenne pepper (optional)
     3/4           cup  half-and-half
  1                cup  fresh grated Parmesan cheese
     3/4         pound  cooked fresh linguine (or substitute 8
                        ounces dried linguine
                        cooked according to the package
                        instructions)
                        Parsley

Preparation:

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary and onion for about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their liquid and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring 3 to 4 times. Add the vodka (and cayenne, if desired) and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the half-and-half, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Simmer for about 4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens lightly. Add the linguine and stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Garnish with parsley and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top to taste. Heat Scale: Mild without the cayenne, medium with it.

Nutritional Information:

67 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (76% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 16mg Cholesterol; 60mg Sodium