Vodka Pasta Sauce

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 large shallot
• 1/2 cup onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) whole tomatoes, drained
• 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (if necessary for thickening)
• chopped fresh basil (optional)
• parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan saute garlic, shallots and onion in olive oil, about 5 minutes. add canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, crushed red pepper and salt. stir, breaking up tomatoes and cook on medium to high heat for about 10 minutes. add heavy cream and vodka; stir. cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. if the mixture needs thickening, quickly stir in 1 tablespoon flour; cook until thick. keep heated until serving.
• 2 serve over cooked penne, rigatoni or pasta of your choice. also, great spooned over chicken or lamb cutlets. dust with parmesan cheese.