Penne with Salmon in Vodka Sauce

serves 4

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces penne pasta

• 1 shallot

• 1 15 oz can pureed or crushed tomatoes

• 1/2 cup vodka

• 2/3 cup chicken broth

• 2 salmon fillets, chopped

• chopped dill

• fresh thyme

• 2/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.  

While pasta is cooking, make the sauce.  Saute shallot in olive oil in skillet.  Add tomatoes and vodka and cook for 2 minutes.  Add chicken broth and herbs.  Add salmon and gently cook for five minutes.  Stir in cream.   

Add cooked pasta to skillet and coat with sauce.

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