Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 oz.) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained, seeded and chopped
  • 1 c. whipping cream
  • 1/4 c. vodka
  • 1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 lb. penne pasta
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • minced fresh chives

Method

  • Melt butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 8 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until almost no liquid remains in pan, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes.
  • Add cream, vodka and dried red pepper and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Cover and refrigerate.)