Unleash the full potential of your pasta dishes with this indulgent vodka sauce, boasting a delicate balance of tangy tomatoes, velvety cream, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes for a truly divine culinary creation.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the dried basil and crushed tomatoes to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
Pour in the vodka and stir.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
Stir in 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese and simmer the sauce for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over your favorite pasta, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
Optional: Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.