Penne Pasta w/Vodka Sauce

1 lb. penne pasta
1 stick butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 cans crushed tomatoes (28oz ea.)
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup. vodka
1/2 pint heavy cream
salt & pepper to taste

1) Cook pasta as directed on box. Heat large skillet, melt butter, add onion & cook until translucent. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes, stir in tomatoes cook 5 minutes & stir in sugar, salt & pepper then cook 15 to 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
2) Stir in vodka & cook another 10 minutes. Stir in cream & cook additional 3 to 5 minutes.
3) Enjoy over pasta.

Tip: you can use any pasta you want. to kick it up you can add crushed red pepper. Sprinkle it with parmesan cheese, omit the garlic or substitute 2 shallots for the onion.