Vodka Sauce

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet onions
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 T olive oil
• 3/4 cup vodka
• 2 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 3 T tomato paste
• 1 1/2 t oregano
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t crushed red pepper
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese - 2 ounces

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet cook onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender. Remove from heat and add vodka, return to heat and simmer about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to slow cooker and add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and red pepper. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours. Turn on high and add whipping cream and cook 30 minutes. Stir in cheese and cool slightly.