Tomato Vodka Sauce Over Penne
By: Stacey
Published: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 7:29am

Ingredients




1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion**I used ½ onion**
3 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 cup vodka
28 ounces cans crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon I fresh oregano, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

1 Heat the olive oil in a large oven proof skillet over medium heat.  Add onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.  Add the red pepper and dried oregano and cook for 1 more minute.  Add the vodka and cook until it is reduced by half. And the tomates and 2 tsp salt and pepper to taste.  Cover pan and place in a 375 degree oven for 1 hour 30 minutes. remove pan from oven and cool for 15 minutes. Place in a blender and puree until smooth and return to original pan.  Reheat sauce and add the oregano and enough cream to make it creamy.  Salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 10 minutes.  And parmesan cheese and toss with pasta. Enjoy!