Tomato Vodka Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt better with oil; add onion and saute for 8 minutes or until transparent.
2. Add tomatoes and cook for 25 minutes or until almost no liquid remains in skillet; stir frequently.
3. Increase heat and add cream, vodka and red pepper flakes; boil for 2 minutes or until thickened to sauce consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
5. Bring sauce to a simmer and pour over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; serve.

Details

This dish goes great with some baked parmesan chicken and a bottle of white wine. It's also a perfect quarantine meal since it's healthy and just different enough!