Recipe came from "Aunt Lynn". As she says, this is "happy", and you will be too. This is the easiest recipe for a classic Italian meal. Prep time is exact.
Cooking Time
Preparation Time :10 Min
Cook Time : 1 Hr 0 Min
Total Time : 1 Hr 10 Min
Ingredients
Serves : 10
1 sweet onion
5 garlic cloves
3 extra virgin olive oil
2 crushed tomatoes
1 1⁄4 vodka
2 heavy cream
4 fresh basil
1 tomato paste
Directions
Sauté onion, garlic, and olive oil in large sauce pot until translucent, do NOT overcook or brown.
Add 2 cans of crushed tomatoes, and vodka.
Cook about 1/2 hour or until all alcohol has burned off.
Add heavy cream and basil.
Add tomato paste to your discretion, although sauce should be of a thick consistency, some people like theirs thin.
Let sauté about 1/2 hour.
Serve with penne and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
