Penne with Vodka Sauce
Recipe By: Megan
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Serves: 6
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 14oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup vodka
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
- 1 pound penne pasta
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt better with oil; add onion and saute for 8 minutes or until transparent.
- Add both cans of tomatoes and cook for 25 minutes or until thick; stir frequently.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add cream, vodka and red pepper flakes; boil for 2 minutes or until thickened to sauce consistency.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft. Drain and put in a large serving bowl.
- Add basil to sauce and pour over pasta. Toss to combine, serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Recipe by Foods of Our Lives at https://www.foodsofourlives.com/2011/01/penne-with-vodka-sauce/
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