Tomato Vodka Sauce

Submitted by Engelis

"Reminds me of Italy Found on allrecipes.com, submmitted by Denise H Shaffer"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 dish
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄4 cup vodka
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with oil.
2. Add onion and saute for 8 minutes or until transparent.
3. Add tomatoes and cook for 25 minutes or until almost no liquid remains in skillet; stirring frequently.
4. Increase heat and add cream, vodka and red pepper flakes.
5. Boil for 2 minutes or until thickened to sauce consistency.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
8. Add penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
9. Drain and transfer to large bowl.
10. Bring sauce to a simmer and pour over pasta; toss to coat.
11. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.