"This creamy tomato sauce packs a flavorful punch. Toast up some buttery Parmesan garlic bread to serve on the side...."
INGREDIENTS
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For The Garlic Parmesan Toast:
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1 baguette, cut in half then halved lengthwise
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8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter
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14 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1/4 cup)
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Kosher salt
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3 ounces parmesan, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
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For The Pasta:
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 small shallots, minced (about 1/2 cup)
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4 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
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1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes packed in juice
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
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6 tablespoons vodka
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, sliced crosswise against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips
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1 pound dried penne pasta
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1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves