Vodka Cream Sauce with Pasta

YUM!

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1 T. butter

1 T. olive oil

1 small onion

1 28 oz. can plum tomatoes, drained, seeded and chopped

1 c. whipping cream

1/4 c. vodka

1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper

Salt and pepper

1 lb. penne pasta

2 T. fresh basil, finely chopped

1/4 c. freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Melt butter with oil in heavy sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and

sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until juice has almost

evaporated. Stir frequently, about 25 minutes.

Add cream, vodka, and red pepper. Bring to a boil and allow to thicken, about 2

minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pasta and toss to cover. Add basil

and 1 T. parmesan cheese. Divide among plates. Sprinkle with additional parmesan.

Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Reheat when pasta is cooked just prior to serving.

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Sprinkle with additional parmesan.

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