Vodka Sauce Pasta

🥘 Ingredients

• italian sausage 1 lb
• garlic 6 cloves
• yellow onion 1
• tomato paste 2 tbsp
• vodka ¼ cup
• san marzano tomatoes 1 25oz can
• garlic powder
• oregano
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil
• sugar 1 pinch
• pasta 1 lb
• basil 5 oz
• heavy cream 6 tbsp
• vinegar

1. 1

   Brown italian sausage in a dutch oven
2. 2

   Dice garlic and yellow onion
3. 3

   Remove the sausage from dutch oven and throw in onion and garlic to deglaze and soften
4. 4

   Once softened, throw in tomato paste and toast
5. 5

   Add vodka and stir until evaporated
6. 6

   Add san marzano tomatoes and use a spoon to break them down. throw the sausage back into the pot. Season with garlic powder , oregano , salt , and pepper , olive oil , and a little sugar . Reduce heat and simmer.
7. 7

   Meanwhile, start a pot of water boiling. Salt it and toss in pasta when ready.
8. 8

   Meanwhile, chop basil and set aside.
9. 9

   When the pasta is done, optionally reserve about 1/4 cup pasta water. Drain it and let it sit. Take the sauce off heat, stir in heavy cream and throw in the chopped basil.
10. 10

    Finish with a little bit of vinegar and season to taste. Add optional pasta water. Then throw in pasta and stir. Enjoy.