Vodka Sauce

Name: Vodka Sauce
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 1/4 cups vodka, premium quality, will make a difference; 2 cups heavy cream; 4 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped; 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups vodka, premium quality, will make a difference
2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

1

Saute onion, garlic, and olive oil in large sauce pot until translucent, do NOT overcook or brown.
2

Add 2 cans of crushed tomatoes, and vodka.
3

Cook about 1/2 hour or until all alcohol has burned off.
4

Add heavy cream and basil.
5

Add tomato paste to your discretion, although sauce should be of a thick consistency, some people like theirs thin.
6

Let saute about 1/2 hour.
7

Serve with penne and freshly grated parmesan cheese.