Penne Alla Vodka

• penne pasta8 ounce
• olive oil1 tablespoon
• white onion½
• garlic1 clove
• red pepper flakes½ teaspoon
• dried basil1 teaspoon
• salt1 teaspoon
• vodka½ cup
• tomato sauce1 ½ cup
• heavy cream½ cup

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet.

2. 2

   Add onion and 1 clove of garlic, and cook until onions are translucent.

3. 3

   Add tomato sauce and mix to combine with onion and garlic.

4. 4

   Add vodka, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and salt.

5. 5

   Let this to simmer for 2 minutes to allow most of the alcohol to burn off.

6. 6

   Add heavy cream and stir until fully combined.

7. 7

   The sauce will turn into a beautiful light orange creamy mixture.

8. 8

   Add cooked pasta to vodka sauce and mix until noodles are fully coated in sauce.

9. 9

   Cover with a lid and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half.

10. 10

    Garnish with basil.

11. 11

    Enjoy!