Penne alla Vodka
Or as its usually called, Penne ala Vodka, but since I didn’t use penne and used bowtie, we’re going with either Bowtie ala Vodka or Pasta ala Vodka
Ingredients:
12oz Pasta (I used bowtie)
3 tbsp Grass-Fed Butter
3 Garlic, cloves minced
1 Yellow Onion (medium), chopped
1 cup Vodka
28oz can Crushed Tomatoes (I used about 3/4s) (+ I recommend using San Marzano)
1/2 cup Heavy Cream or Coconut Milk (only the cream part)
1 tbsp Oregano
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
2 tbsp Fresh Basil, minced
Directions:
Cook pasta according to directions, al dente
Heat butter up on medium heat, add in the finely chopped onions, stir and cook until translucent and add in garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes
Pour in vodka and break up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan if any. Stir and let reduce, about 5 minutes
Add in about 3/4s can of crushed tomatoes and the oregano, salt, and pepper, stir and lower heat to low/simmer
Pour in the cream and stir until fully combined, let simmer for about 5-7 minutes to thicken
Stir in basil and parm cheese and add pasta to the mixture
Coat pasta with sauce, serve immediately topped with more cheese if desired