The Absolute Best Penne Alla Vodka

Ingredients:

2 cans crushed tomatoes

1 stick salted butter

1 onion finely diced

1/4 cup vodka

1/4 cup white wine

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

16 oz  heavy cream

Fresh basil – a good handful

Salt

Black pepper

Red pepper

Directions:

Put half stick of butter in pot till melted and add diced onions. Salt through the onion to help them sweat. Sauté on low for 7-10 minutes. Once the onions are soft and see through, add the 2 cans of tomatoes.

Add red & black pepper and salt. Bring to a boil.

Add wine and vodka. (This is the perfect time to start your salted pasta water). Once it is boiling, lower to a simmer and let cook 20 minutes.

Add in the rest of the butter till melted.

Now, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook on low for 8 minutes.

Add basil, cook for 2 minutes.

Spoon over your favorite pasta.

Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

My Advise: Add your favorite protein, especially if that protein is pancetta.