Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plus 1 Tbsp vodka
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 pound brown rice penne pasta
- 1 Tbsp butter
- Freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil, salt generously, and cook pasta according to directions on the package
- In a large pan heat oil, and sauté the onion and garlic until tender
- Add the crushed pepper flakes, black pepper, and vodka
- Bring to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes
- Add tomatoes, dried parsley, and cream, and simmer for 5 minutes
- Scoop out some of the starchy pasta water before draining, and set aside
- Remove sauce from heat and vigorously stir the butter into the vodka sauce, along with an additional tablespoon of vodka
- Season with salt to taste
- Toss drained pasta, fresh basil and parsley, and sauce together
- Stir in a little of the pasta water to keep everyone happy
- Top with freshly grated parmesan
