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Blush Pasta Sauce




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients





1/2 large onion finely chopped
3 TBS butter
2 TBS Italian tomato paste
1/2 to 3/4 cup Half and Half
1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes (optional)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino (extra for table)
salt
OPTIONAL: artichoke hearts, mushrooms etc.
OPTIONAL; 1/4 cup vodka




Recipe



HEAT half of butter. Saute onions over medium/low heat, stirring frequently, until transparent. Do NOT brown.

COOK the pasta.

OPTIONAL (artichokes/mushrooms/vodka): If using mushrooms and/or artichokes (artichoke hearts best frozen, defrosted and dried off on paper towel): Add remainder of butter and if mushrooms add mushrooms, sautee, stirring frequently for about five minutes. ADD artichokes if using, sauté for a few minutes more.

ADD rest of butter and tomato paste and vodka if using. Stir. Simmer gently for five minutes.

ADD 1/2 tsp salt and (optional) hot pepper flakes.

ADD half and half, stir.

DRAIN cooked pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water to add to finished dish for more moisture (usually a few TBSP are enough).

ADD pasta to sauce in cooking pan - add reserved pasta water as desired. Mix well.

Sprinkle with cheese and serve. Pass cheese at table.