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Tomato Vodka Sauce

List of Ingredients




1/4 pound (1 stick) butter
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup vodka
1 can Italian crushed tomatoes
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Romano cheese
1 cup heavy cream
Pasta, prepared according to package directions


Recipe




Melt butter over high heat until bubbly.
Add red pepper flakes.
Rapidly add vodka. Simmer for 2 minutes. (The alcohol burns off but makes tomatoes "come alive".
Simmer tomatoes with the two cheeses for three minutes, then add 1 cup of heavy cream and simmer for one minute.
Prepare pasta (shell or tube pasta suggested).
Mix completely with the sauce and serve immediately.