Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, (diced)
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, (optional)
  • 4 oz heavy cream
  • 4 oz fat-free half and half

Instruction

  • Add olive oil and diced onion to a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally and let onion cook for about 5 minutes, or until onion pieces have begun to soften.
  • Slowly pour in vodka. Cook for 7-9 minutes, or until onion pieces have browned slightly.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir everything together and cook for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together heavy cream and fat-free half and half. Once tomato and onion mixture has cooked for 15-20 minutes in the above step, pour in cream mixture, stirring constantly while pouring. Cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat while stirring frequently, then reduce heat to low to cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour over pasta to serve or use in place of tomato sauce in your favorite recipes.