Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red pepper, seeded & cut into strips
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into strips
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/3 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lb penne
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
• 1 lb Italian pork sausage (sweet or spicy)