Vodka Sauce by Shakerpenguin

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SO. Inspired by the vodka sauce thread, and the couple recipes posted there (thanks squirrellypoo), I decided to make pasta tonight.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes, crushed or puree. I also added a drained can of diced, for texture.
• Vodka!
• Half and half or cream
• Onion
• Garlic
• Oregano
• Fresh Basil
• Pepper Flakes
• Mushrooms (not pictured, they were hiding in my fridge!)
• Salt, Pepper
• Parmesan

Method

Chop your onion, mushrooms, and garlic if you're not using a press or something. Brown the onion for a minute or two, then add the mushrooms and garlic, and brown over high heat (I also used the same pan as the chicken, for extra yummy fond)

Add the can(s) of tomatoes, some red pepper flakes, oregano, salt and pepper.

Cook that puppy for a while, so it reduces a good amount. You'll be adding a lot more liquid in the vodka and cream at the end, so you'll want it thick. Your pasta water should be boiling by now too, so cook that stuff!

Add about a half to 3/4 of a cup of vodka. Cook for at least 5 minutes over medium heat. Add about a cup of whichever dairy product you choose to use, and simmer gently for another few minutes till it's all together and yummy. (chicken pictured from original recipe)

Chop or tear your basil, and add at the last minute, just to wilt it. MMM, basil.

MONEY SHOT (sorry no money shots of the happy fucking couple)