Vodka Penne

Name: Vodka Penne
Ingredients: 1/4 cup good olive oil; 2 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 large); 1 tablespoons minced garlic (3 cloves); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 11/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 1 cup vodka; 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 pound penne pasta; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus extra for serving; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup good olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 large)
1 tablespoons minced garlic (3 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 cup vodka
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus extra for serving
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Directions

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