Penne della Palma (serves 3-4)

Ingredients:
1 pound penne pasta
1 can hearts of palm
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
¼ cup parsley, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs butter
½ cup brandy
½ cup starchy pasta water
½ cup whipping cream
½ Tbs salt and pepper (or to taste)

Instructions:
Boil pasta until al dente.  Drain water, but reserve ½ cup of starchy pasta water.  Drain water from palms and cut into ¼ inch pieces.  In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter, then saute garlic, parsley, tomatoes, and palm.  Add cheese and breadcrumbs, and combine. Add brandy, water, and cream (attention:  cooking with liquor is flammable).  Add pasta and mix together.  Add salt and pepper to taste, and a drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of grated Parmesan cheese for more flavor.

Penne della Palma

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