Name: Cavatappi With Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta; 1 tablespoon butter; 2/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 (8 ounce) tomato sauce; 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon water; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk; 1/3 cup vodka; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Recipe by ratherbeswimmin

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ingredients

8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta
1 tablespoon butter
²⁄₃ cup finely chopped onion
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) tomato sauce
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
³⁄₄ cup half-and-half
¹⁄₂ cup 2% low-fat milk
¹⁄₃ cup vodka
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¹⁄₂ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

directions

Cook pasta by following package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add in onion and garlic; cover and cook 3 minutes or until tender.
Add in tomato sauce; simmer, partially covered, 8 minutes or until thick.
Combine flour and water, stirring with a whisk until smooth; add flour mixture to pan; cook 1 minute.
Add in half-and-half, milk, vodka, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
Stir in cheese; decrease heat to low; cook 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring frequently.
Add in pasta; toss to coat; sprinkle with basil.

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