Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 1 tbs brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups cooked penne pasta (or any tubular pasta)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
  • Add the onion and saute until cooked through
  • Add beef, salt, and pepper, cooking until the beef is browned through
  • Place in the pan the crushed tomatoes, vodka, sugar and chili flakes. Bring the heat up to high and let simmer, stirring until the sauce reduces by about half.
  • Add the cream and mix thoroughly
  • Add the pasta and stir as the sauce thickens and covers all the pasta. Top with fresh parmesan cheese.