Recipe - Fusilli (Pasta) With Vodka Sauce

1 pound Fusilli (pasta)
One fourth cup Plus 2 tbsp. butter or
margarine; divided
2/3 cup Finely chopped onion
1 Clove garlic; minced
2 cup Sliced mushrooms
Three fourths cup Vodka
One half teaspoon Salt
One fourth teaspoon Pepper
One fourth teaspoon Basil
1 cup Heavy cream
1/3 cup Freshly grated Parmesan
cheese
1 tablespoon Chopped parsley
3 lg Tomatoes; chopped

Cook fusilli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in medium
saucepan, over medium heat, melt One fourth cup butter. Add onion and garlic;
cook, stirring 3 minutes. Add mushrooms. Cook 2 minutes longer. Reduce
heat. Add vodka, salt, pepper, and basil. Simmer 20 minutes or until
thickened. Stir in cream. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in
cheese and parsley. Drain fusilli. Place in serving bowl. Toss with
remaining 2 tablespoons butter and tomatoes. Stir in sauce. Makes 8
servings or could be doubled to serve 16 or more