Romanoff Artichoke Baked Pasta

Vodka!!  Ok, I've got your attention.

1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsps onion, chopped
2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
3 tbsps tomato paste
3 oz vodka
3/4 - 1 cup 10% cream
salt and pepper to taste (lots of pepper!)
1/2 lb penne
454 g canned artichokes (not marinated), reserve liquid
1  1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

In a deep skillet lightly brown the garlic and onion in butter and olive oil.  Toss in the cooked chicken. Add the tomato paste and heat through. Chop a couple of artichokes and mix together.

Deglaze the pan with vodka and add the cream.  Salt and pepper to taste.  As I said before, lots of pepper!  I like a lot of pepper in romanoff.

Meanwhile cook the penne as per package directions, drain and toss with the chicken and sauce. If you want the sauce a little thinner mix in 1 -2 tbsps of reserved liquid from the artichokes. Spoon into an oiled 8 X 8" baking dish. Cut the remaining artichokes in half and add to the dish.

Top with shredded cheese and bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.