Vodka Sauce made without Vodka

Full Details and Recipe: https://spinachandbacon.com/2023/01/23/vodka-sauce-without-vodka/

INGREDIENTS

1. ⁠16 oz Penne or Rigatoni Pasta
2. ⁠2 tbsp Butter
3. ⁠1/2 Yellow Onion roughly chopped
4. ⁠3 Garlic Cloves roughly chopped
5. ⁠28 oz Tomato Sauce
6. ⁠2 tbsp Tomato Paste
7. ⁠1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
8. ⁠10-15 leaves Fresh Basil large leaves or use a little more
9. ⁠1 cup Heavy Cream
10. ⁠1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

OPTIONAL: red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

Add two tablespoons of butter to a large pan on medium heat.

Once the butter has melted, add your onions and garlic. Cook for about 7 minutes or until soft

Add your tomato paste and mix well. Cook for about 3 minutes.

Add your tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar and cook for 20 minutes on low heat.

Boil your pasta according to package instructions

Once your sauce is ready, add it to a food processor or blender with the fresh basil. Blend until smooth. I use a vitamix for this because it really makes it so creamy.

Add the sauce back to the pan and cook it for an additional 5 minutes.

Turn off the heat, add the cream, parmesan cheese, and additional fresh basil.

Add drained pasta to the sauce and serve immediately.