Spicy Vodka Sauce
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more)
- ½ cup vodka
- ¼ cup tomatoe paste
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper
- ¼-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ box Rotelle pasta (you can use fusilli or penne)
- Fresh basil
- Shaved Parmesean cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place oil and 2 tablespoons butter to pan and melt over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook until tender 5-7 minutes.
- In a medium sauce pot, boil water and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add red pepper and vodka to pan. Scrape browned bits from bottom for 1 minute and thoroughly mixed or reduced by half.
- Continue to add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried herbs, and salt and pepper (I used 1 teaspoon of each). Cook for 7 minutes.
- Place tomato mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return to the pan along with ¼ cup heavy whipping cream. Add more if necessary or until desired thickness.
- Combine pasta to sauce and coat evenly. Top with cheese and basil.
