Ingredients

  • 15 ml olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 15 ml butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 250 ml vodka
  • 250 ml chicken stock
  • 792 ml tomatoes, crushed
  • salt and pepper
  • 500 g penne or 500 g fusilli
  • 125 ml heavy cream
  • 25 basil leaves, torn

Method

  • Place a large pot of salted water on high heat.
  • While waiting for water to boil, place a large pan on medium heat. Add oil, butter, garlic and onions to pan and gently saute for about four minutes. Add vodka to the pan a simmer for about 3 minutes to reduce by half. Add tomatoes and chicken stock, bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • While the sauce is simmering, cook pasta in salted boiling water until cooked to al dente.
  • Just before the pasta is cooked, stir cream into the sauce. When sauce returns to a bubble, remove it from heat. Drain pasta. Toss hot pasta with sauce and basil leaves.
  • Serve with a side salad or crusty bread.