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Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Sausage Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 pound spaghetti
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 pound italian sausage - removed from casing and crumbled or chopped
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
1/2 tsp salt
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
3 tbsp vodka
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 to 2 tbsp chiffonade or fresh basil leaves
Freshly grated Parmigano-Reggiano for garnish
Sprig fresh basil for garnish

Directions:
Directions:
Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil
Add in a colander and return to the saucepan
Add the pasta and cook until just al-dente - 5 to 6 minutes - drain in a colander and return to the saucepan
In a large skillet - heat the olive oil over medium heat
Add the sausage and cook stirring until browned and all pink has disappeared - 3 to 4 minutes
Add the onions, salt and red pepper flakes - cook stirring until the onions are soft and golden - about 5 minutes
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant - about 30 seconds
Add the tomatoes and cook stirring until thick - about 2 minutes
Add the vodka and cook until the sauce is reduced by half - 3 to 4 minutes
Stir in the cream and cook until the sauce thickens - about 2 minutes
Stir in the basil and remove from heat
Toss the pasta withthe sauce to coat evenly and transfer to a pasta bowl for serving
Top with cheese, a sprig of basil and serve

 

 

 

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