penne à la vodka + belgian brownies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan in a slow stream
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces)
• Coarse salt and pepper
• 16 ounces pasta, such as penne rigate
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
• 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60 – 64% cacao)
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 5 eggs, beaten lightly with a fork
• 1 1/3 cups superfine sugar
• 3 tablespoons pastry flour