PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE

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Yield people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 28-oz can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and seeded
2 sprigs fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp. dried
1 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. vodka
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb. pasta
freshly grated Romano cheese

Steps:

Melt butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic, saute until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and tarragon, breaking up tomatoes slightly and cook until almost no liquid remains in pan, 20 - 25 minutes. Remove tarragon sprigs if used, and transfer mixture to food processor. Puree until smooth then return to saucepan. Add cream, vodka and pepper flakes and whisk until blended. Return to simmer for 5 minutes. Salt to taste. Serve over pasta of your choice, passing Romano.