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Fabulous Penne A La Vodka Recipe

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Step #1 Heat the oil In a large-ish saucepan; when hot, saute the onions until golden brown, about 5 mins.
Step #2 Add crushed tomatoes to the saucepan.
Step #3 Stir in the oregano, basil, salt & pepper & let simmer 1 hr to concentrate flavors.
Step #4 While the sauce is cooking, heat 4 T of the butter in a skillet over med-heat/flame.
Step #5 Saute the mushrooms & hot pepper flakes until the mushrooms are golden.
Step #6 Carefully add the vodka & let simmer for 5 mins to cook off the alcohol.
Step #7 Add the heavy cream & bring to a simmer; pour the cream mixture into the tomato puree; stir this to mix.
Step #8 Keep the sauce warm while cooking the pasta.
Step #9 Add the kosher salt to 6 quarts of water.
Step #10 Bring to a rolling boil.
Step #11 Add pasta to boiling water; cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, about 12 mins.
Step #12 Drain well.
Step #13 Melt the remaining 4 T of butter In a large-ish skillet.
Step #14 Stir in pasta to glaze, then add Parmesan cheese & mix thoroughly.
Step #15 Stir in 1/3 or the sauce & mix with the pasta; divide among plates.
Step #16 Top each plate with some extra sauce; pass remaining sauce & extra cheese at the table.
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