Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce

Ingredients:
1 box of rigatoni
1 can of crushed tomatoes
2 cloves of garlic (chopped)
1 small onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon of butter
Fresh basil (chopped)
Salt
Pepper
Crushed red pepper
Heavy cream
1/2 - 2/3 cup of vodka
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Saute garlic, onions, and butter over medium heat in a large pan until onions are translucent. Add crushed tomatoes and then salt, pepper, and red pepper (to taste) and heat for approximately 5 minutes. Add vodka and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Add in basil and continue to simmer for a few minutes. Add heavy cream, mixing in a bit at a time, until sauce is at your desired color and thickness. Add in cheese and simmer for 2 minutes, while stirring the sauce. Serve over rigatoni. Enjoy!

Rigatoni and vodka sauce is one of my favorite dishes to make. Whenever I have friends over for dinner, this is usually my go-to dish. Everyone enjoys it! Word of advice... Keep vodka out of reach of children! Don't worry, while the sauce cooks, the alcohol cooks down. This dish is family friendly!