Radiatore Creamy Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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10-12 oz of radiatore pasta.
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2 tbsp olive oil.
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Half a medium onion, cut into small pieces.
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2 big cloves of garlic, finely chopped.
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2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste.
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1 tsp dried basil.
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1/2 tsp salt.
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A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
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1 small shot of vodka (optional).
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1 cup of heavy cream.
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3/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
# Instructions:
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In salted water, cook the pasta based on the package, about 10-11 minutes.
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In hot olive oil, soften the diced onion for 5 minutes. Toss in garlic, tomato paste, and spices.
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Pour in vodka, and let it cook for a minute until the alcohol is gone. Stir in the cream, letting it come to a gentle boil.
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Mix in Parmesan cheese and toss in the cooked pasta. Use a splash of pasta water to adjust the sauce thickness if needed.
# Notes:
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Generously season the pasta water with salt.
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Pasta should be cooked firm to the bite.
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Save some water from cooking pasta to help with the sauce later.